Mental health in a warming world, with Kim Meidenbauer, PhD, and Amruta Nori-Sarma, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Psychological Effects of Heat Stress in Climate Change Context
Two psychologists discuss the impacts of heat stress on mental health, emphasizing the importance of understanding how interactions with nature and climate-related exposures affect well-being. The chapter reviews a study analyzing the increase in emergency department visits for mental health conditions as summertime temperatures rose, highlighting how extreme heat can exacerbate underlying mental health symptoms.
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