Emotional Meltdown: High Temperatures Exacerbate Mental Health Conditions

Heat waves are hard on our brain’s chemistry and our moods.

Illustration: created by the author using Midjourney.

This article is part of a Wise & Well Special Report: Extreme Heat and Human Health.

Despite the sweltering conditions, I needed to put forth an image of enthusiasm. I was the chaperone after all. But I was not sure…