Extreme Heat and Your Health

https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.html Excessive or extreme heat is summer temperatures that are much hotter than normal. Excessive heat can be deadly, and climate change is causing longer-lasting, more extreme, and more frequent excessive heat events. Excessive heat has widespread social and economic effects, and it is also harmful to mental health—in some people, it can lead to depression, chronic stress, anxiety, self-harm, posttraumatic stress disorder, anger, violence, or suicidal ideation. The resources in this DTAC Bulletin explore excessive heat education, resources, and reports and dive into how excessive heat changes mental health needs in individuals and communities.