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Ilan Kelman Ph.D.

About

Ilan Kelman, Ph.D., is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His overall research interest is linking disasters and health, including the integration of climate change into disaster research and health research. That covers three main areas: (i) disaster diplomacy and health diplomacy; (ii) island sustainability involving safe and healthy communities in isolated locations; and (iii) risk education for health and disasters. He is author of the book Disaster by Choice: How Our Actions Turn Natural Hazards Into Catastrophes.

Recent Posts
The Mental Health of German Youth After a Flooding Disaster

Two scientific papers describe the mental health and coping mechanisms of youth experiencing the disaster of a flood in Germany.

Two scientific papers describe the mental health and coping mechanisms of youth experiencing the disaster of a flood in Germany.

Firefighters, Mental Health, and COVID-19

To add to crisis and mental health research and action, we spoke to firefighters about their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To add to crisis and mental health research and action, we spoke to firefighters about their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children and Adolescents Coping With Disaster

A new scientific study explores how youth’s disaster-coping strategies can lead to maladjustment or adjustment.

A new scientific study explores how youth’s disaster-coping strategies can lead to maladjustment or adjustment.

Beyond Climate Grief

Eco-anxiety dominates many emotions, yet going beyond it galvanises positive action.

Eco-anxiety dominates many emotions, yet going beyond it galvanises positive action.

Environmental Psychology for a Better Future

Environmental psychology and philosophy take us from "solastalgia" to radical anticipation of a new era.

Environmental psychology and philosophy take us from "solastalgia" to radical anticipation of a new era.

Indigenous Reindeer Herders Experience Mental Distress

Indigenous people in northern Sweden experience the mental health impact of losing their land, heritage, and livelihood.

Indigenous people in northern Sweden experience the mental health impact of losing their land, heritage, and livelihood.