The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities awarded a $199,657 Project Grant to the Geological Society of America, Inc. (GSA), a non-profit scientific society, for a two-year "PLANNING: POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE GEOSCIENCES" project. This grant, funded under NSF's Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), supports a collaborative effort between social scientists and geoscientists to explore the intersection of mental health and the geosciences. The planned activities include a one-day in-person convening to gather experts, share evidence-based approaches, identify community needs, and create a foundation for addressing mental health in the geosciences in a comprehensive way. The outcomes will be used to develop resources for the geoscience community, with the goal of orienting the community towards a coordinated proposal to develop a comprehensive program of mental health support and training. This project aims to contribute to retention, improved wellbeing, and professional development for a wide variety of groups, including those historically excluded from the geosciences.
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