This chapter explores the effects of heat on mental illness, discussing how extreme temperatures can worsen symptoms and increase risk of violence. It also delves into the impact of heat on the efficacy and side effects of medications used for mental health conditions.
We all tend to get a bit cranky when the weather turns super hot, but did you know heatwaves can worsen certain mental health conditions?
We explore the troubling ways heat can affects our mental health and behaviour.
Just a heads up, this episode touches on the topic of suicide. Please take care.