A health expert has issued a warning to anyone on antidepressants as a heatwave sweeps Greater Manchester this weekend. Temperatures will reach 28C in parts of the region on Saturday, while maximum temperatures won't dip below 25C until at least Friday.
Too much sun can be dangerous for anyone, and can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke. But for some of the 8.3 million people on antidepressants in the UK, the extreme hot weather could make them even more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
Dr Lynne Marrow, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford, explained why those on some antidepressant and antipsychotic medication are more at risk - but warned people not to stop taking their medication during the heatwave.
