Mixed-methods systematic review reveals multifaceted mechanisms linking extreme heat to poor mental health, highlighting the critical value of incorporating lived experiences.
There is a dearth of reliable data on the mechanisms underpinning the impacts of extreme heat on mental health. Our mixed-method approach identified a range of promising physiological, psychological, behavioral, and social mechanisms, and highlights the importance of including people with lived experience in the conversation.
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