We’re often warned of the physical dangers of prolonged sun exposure. Now experts say we should also be vigilant about mental health during long, hot summer months.
“You Texans are crazy. Take it from me, you Texans are crazy. I'm just surprised people aren't going more nuts if I'm being honest,” said Wheatcroft.
Dr. Asim Shah is Professor and Executive Vice Chair at Baylor College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.He said it's not a myth. In the same way very little sun impacts our brains, too much sun and heat can do the same. Dr. Shah said extreme heat can impair serotonin levels, and serotonin helps regulate our mood.
According to the CDC, extreme weather events can affect mental health, and people with preexisting mental illness are more susceptible. Experts have even begun looking at the impacts of climate change on our mental health.
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