This chapter explores how hot weather can affect emotions, coping abilities, and behavior. It discusses the challenges faced by individuals with psychiatric conditions and the negative impact of extreme heat on the mental health of the general population, including increased anxiety, suicidal feelings, psychosis, and violent behavior.
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.