Dr. Britt Wray

Biography

Britt Wray is an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She is the Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, leading a research initiative focused on community-minded interventions that promote resilience and climate leadership, particularly among young people and frontline community members. Her research addresses the mental health impacts of climate change, aiming to provide psychosocial support interventions and engaging the public for improved mental and planetary health. Wray has expertise in co-designing and evaluating evidence-based interventions for climate distress, utilizing a health equity lens to support affected communities. Previously, she served as a Human Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. Wray has authored notable works, including her latest book, 'Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety,' which highlights the generational response to climate disruption. Over her career, she has been recognized with several awards, including the 2025 American Climate Leadership Award and the 2023 Canadian Eco-Hero Award. Wray holds a PhD in Science Communication from the University of Copenhagen and has hosted numerous science programs across international broadcasters.

Research Interests