CLIMATE CHANGE

Worsening Heat Could Trigger Mental Health Crisis in Coming Decades

Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/worsening-heat-could-trigger-mental-health-crisis-in-coming-decades

Extreme heat is the most dangerous risk posed by climate change in Australia, and it’s not just taking a physical toll on the population. There may also be a mental cost going unaddressed. A new study suggests high temperatures Down Under are already impacting living and working conditions, and as climate change worsens, these challenges may increase the burden of mental and behavioral disorders (MBDs).