Hi Peter,
It’s no question that this summer has been a hot one. In fact, many places around the world are reaching record-high temperatures.
But did you also know that heat can have a direct effect on your mental health?
As temperatures rise, there can be impacts on mental health:
- High temperatures have been linked to an increase of symptoms in people experiencing depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder.
- Every 1°C increase in monthly average temperature increases mental health-related deaths by 2.2%.
- Heat waves can also increase aggressive behavior and lower cognitive ability.
So please, as temperatures continue to rise, take the time to prioritize your mental health by paying attention to your health and staying hydrated. And it always helps to wear loose clothing and stay inside during the hottest part of the day. The health of your body is inseparable from your mental health.
If you want to learn more about how heat can impact your mental health and how to respond, please continue to read here. READ MORE
No matter what season or temperature it is, it is always important to take care of your mental health.
Thank you.
– Team Inseparable
It’s okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they text HOME to 741741.
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