How can heatwaves impact our mental health?

The word heatwave is on everybody’s lips, with record temperatures expected in the UK this Tuesday, and the government having issued its first ever national emergency red alert for heat. It’s expected that hundreds or even thousands of excess deaths will be recorded. We’re all aware of the physical risks associated with extreme heat, like dehydration and fainting for example. But a number of scientific studies have shown that heatwaves also have a major impact on people’s mental health.

Who is most affected? What do researchers have to say about it? What about eco-anxiety?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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