Holli-Anne Passmore

Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton. She leads the Nature—Meaning in Life Lab (Nature—MILL), focusing on well-being through nature connectedness and meaning in life. Her research explores interventions like the Noticing Nature Intervention (NNI) to enhance psychological health and address eco-anxiety. Dr. Passmore collaborates globally, serves as Editor of the International Journal of Wellbeing, and contributes to initiatives like the Global Wellbeing Initiative. She teaches courses including Positive Psychology, Emotions and Behavior, and Nature and Well-being. Her work bridges environmental and psychological sciences, emphasizing practical applications for individual and societal well-being.

Research Interests: Her dual focus on nature engagement (e.g., everyday nature experiences, eco-anxiety) and meaning in life (e.g., forecasting pathways to meaning) integrates existential psychology with positive psychology frameworks. She examines how nature fosters resilience, mitigates social pain, and supports youth well-being through structured interventions. Collaborations include studies on children’s nature connectedness, cross-cultural validation of interventions, and media outreach to communicate findings widely.

Recognition and Outreach: Dr. Passmore has delivered invited talks at institutions like Zhejiang University and the International Positive Psychology Association, and her work features in media such as CBC News, Gallup’s Global Wellbeing Initiative, and Conservation Magazine. She advocates for nature-based solutions to mental health and sustainability challenges through academic and public platforms.