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Do you feel more depressed the hotter it gets? It’s not your imagination

Scientists consider whether Americans have the coping mechanisms to handle heat waves as climate change worsens.

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A man walks among the rocks of South Point Park in Miami Beach, Florida, during a heat wave on June 26, 2023. (Photo by Giorgio Viera / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)
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While health officials issue warnings for physical danger from extreme heat, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion, just as concerning are the links between high temperatures and mental health issues.

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