Seasonal affective disorder can impact you in the summer as well. Here's what a psychologist recommends doing to ward off (SAD)ness in the heat.
"Heat can lead to heat stroke and dehydration which can also have an impact on mental health," says Joshi. "That can also lead to a lot of stress and anxiety."
When the weather rises in the summer, "more instances of road rage happen," she adds. Collectively, people resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use, drinking more alcohol and either over-eating unhealthy foods, including ice cream, or not eating enough, says Joshi. Certain groups that are more at-risk of heat stroke in extreme heat, like pregnant people and older individuals, are also more likely to stay inside on really hot days, and this can cause them to feel lonelier, she notes.These are a few recommendations from Joshi for fighting off the symptoms of SAD that can affect you during the summer:Use fans or A.C. to cool offAvoid consuming alarming climate news too often, especially misinformationTake pauses inside your home.
"At this point in time, there can be an increase in both physical health and mental health incidences," says Joshi. "The simple things which people often forget can be really helpful."
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