Actress, producer, and activist Kate Bosworth asks Dr. Karestan Koenen of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health "What is shame?" on our Reel Science series.

This full conversation dives into trauma, shame, racism and mental health coping mechanisms during a pandemic and the climate crisis.

This is part of an ongoing series called "Reel Science" in collaboration with the Environmental Media Association that pairs celebrities and scientists to discuss issues related to critical climate change and public health issues.

Learn more about Reel Science and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE: hsph.me/reel-science

Learn more about the Environmental Media Association: www.green4ema.org