Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes

The link between heat waves and mental health

Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows

Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the century Get our brea

How extreme heat impacts mental health

As major heat waves hit the US and Europe, a growing body of research suggests periods of extreme heat are linked to worsening mental health

Heat waves put Dutch psychiatric patients at greater risk, doctors warn

Psychiatric patients are especially vulnerable during heat waves, psychiatrist Phebe Kraanen of Dutch mental health provider Arkin told

High temperatures aren’t just making you hot — they can affect mental health, too

The current heat wave isn't just making you physically warmer — it can have an impact on your mental health, too.

When it’s really hot, mental health can suffer

Extreme heat can take a major toll on mental health, according to Harvard Chan School’s Amruta Nori-Sarma.