Suicide hotline calls increase with rising nighttime temperatures. Research found an additional 19 suicide calls per 100 crisis calls in the two days following hot nights. Temperature extremes increase the risk of suicide, disrupt sleep, increase substance use and impulsivity, cause stress.
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Associations of heat exposure with mental health and suicide in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Limited evidence exists on the association between high temperature and mental health in younger age group. We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL Plus and PsycInfo and reviewed studies that explore the associations of ...
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A 20-year study of over 20,000 U.S. adults aged 50 and older found each additional day above 35°C (95°F) was associated with increased alcohol consumption, with exposure to 30 or more extreme-heat days linked to a 6.3% increase in weekly drinking.
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