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A growing body of literature, particularly in the last decade, provides evidence for how the impacts that extreme events and the real and perceived threats of climate change shape the mental and social wellbeing of individuals and communities. Presentations within this session will address how extreme weather events (e.g., tropical cyclones, wildfire smoke, heat, extreme cold) intersect with existing mental and social health concerns, as well as how communities can build resilience and implement. interventions to prevent the onset of future mental and social health issues.