Constance Scharff, Phd, Writing & Research

Constance Scharff, PhD, is an explorer and researcher who studies human resilience and mental health. An award-winning, bestselling author and passionate advocate for global mental health, she writes on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, the psychological impacts of climate change, and women’s mental health. She is the founder and director of The Human Resilience Project. As principal investigator, Dr. Scharff leads expeditions worldwide to learn how some of the most remote and marginalized communities address adversity and shares that information with a consortium of interested parties. She works globally to broaden our definitions of mental healthcare and incorporate complementary therapies and indigenous practices and ontologies into healthcare services. She is particularly interested in the intesection of trauma and climate change. An exceptionally engaging public speaker, Dr. Scharff provides keynote addresses and training events worldwide.