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Heat Anxiety Is Real: How High Temperatures Affect Your Mood

July 22, 2025

Feeling more anxious, tired or irritable in the summer heat? You’re not imagining it. Rising temperatures can impact your mental health by increasing stress hormones, disrupting sleep and making it harder to stay emotionally regulated, but small, mindful habits can help you stay cool and calm.