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Cole Mercer

Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Fueling Anxiety, Aggression, and Psychiatric Emergencies

The Heat Is Getting Into People's Heads

When extreme heat dominates the news, the coverage tends to focus on heat stroke, dehydration, and physical risk. But a growing body of research — and clinical observations from psychologists at major health systems — is documenting a parallel toll that receives far less attention: heat makes mental health worse, measurably and consistently, across multiple disorders and demographic groups.

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