Title: The Effects of Weather on Mental Health | HealthyPlace
Headings: The Effects of Weather on Mental Health
The Effects of Weather on Mental Health
Summer and Warm Weather Effects on Mental Health
How Winter and Cold Weather Effects Mental Health
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Effects on Mental Health
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Author: Megan Rahm
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Content: Summer and Warm Weather Effects on Mental Health
Summer weather affects mental health by wearing down your body. The summer sun feels amazing after a long winter and rainy spring, but sunlight can have some surprising effects on the body. Spending time out in the sun can make you feel tired. According to sleep.org 1, this could be a sign of dehydration or that your body is working overtime to control its temperature. Remember to avoid extended hours in the sun and drink plenty of water. Heat alone can have an effect on your body as well. Stated in How Weather can Effect Mental Health2, extended periods in the heat can cause sleeplessness, lethargy, lack of appetite, and dehydration, all of which can lead to aggressive behaviors and anxiety. Warmer weather can also attribute to higher crime and suicide rates. These rates could be a huge concern if you factor in climate change, where in some areas hotter weather will become the norm warns research from Waseda University in Japan 3. Warm weather and sunlight can also be dangerous for those using psychotropic medications ( Heat Can Affect Psychiatric Patients ).