US EditionHow Heat Impacts Mental Health
- Research conducted in Taiwan in 2019 indicated that sustained exposure to temperatures exceeding 23°C is associated with a 7% increase in the likelihood of developing major depression for every additional degree Celsius rise.
- Research and reports show that rising global temperatures and heatwaves cause elevated stress, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and worsen mental health conditions.
- Further research associates rising temperatures with increased suicide rates, more frequent hospital admissions, and greater mortality among vulnerable populations, including individuals suffering from severe mental illnesses, cognitive impairments, and addiction-related disorders.
- Thriveworks reports 25% of people experience anxiety from inclement weather like extreme heat, and symptoms of heat distress often mimic anxiety, causing sweating, fatigue, and heart racing.
- These findings imply climate change poses a growing mental health crisis, with actionable steps like hydration and professional help recommended to mitigate heat's psychological effects.
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Young people grapple with emotional fallout from climate change
Anxiety over a warming planet is disrupting daily life for many young people, prompting new efforts to support mental health and foster resilience.Leanne Italie reports for The Associated Press.In short:Climate change is affecting young people's mental health through persistent worry, grief, and fear about the future, often leading to sleep issues and trouble concentrating.Therapists, educators, and community advocates are developing new strateg…
How heat impacts mental health | News Channel 3-12
How heat impacts mental health The climate crisis is often framed as an environmental and economic emergency, but our warming planet is also a growing mental health crisis. As global temperatures rise, studies show a clear link between extreme heat and worsening psychological well-being. From increased hospitalizations to higher suicide rates, the data is clear: High temperatures can fuel distress. The influence of temperature on daily life and …
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