The world is witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures as a result of several reasons that made 2023 the hottest year since the temperature records began on our planet, which would affect many aspects of life, including the mental health of humans.
Ali Erdogan, a professor of mental health at the Faculty of Human Medicine Hospital at Akdeniz University in Turkey, said that the effects of climate change are now casting a shadow over the entire world, noting that very high temperatures cause psychological disorders such as anger and depression, in addition to a group of mental health problems.
He explained, “In extreme temperatures, sleep disorders increase and its quality decreases, causing an increase in diseases such as depression and anxiety. People who find it difficult to breathe during hot weather suffer from many health problems, especially heart palpitations and increased rates of panic attacks.”
According to Erdogan, the high temperatures cause an increase in stress and nervousness among people, which increases the rate of quarrels and situations with a tense atmosphere.
He added, “A rise in temperatures above normal levels can cause anger, irritability and tension among individuals. High temperatures not only make our bodies sweat, but also negatively affect our psychological health. Hot weather can also lead to an increase in traffic accidents, because hot weather causes A number of disturbances in attention and concentration.
He continued, “With attention and concentration disorders, an increase in traffic accidents can be observed, especially in areas that require high concentration. Temperature balance is a very important issue for mental health.”
According to Erdogan, the climate crisis affects all of us, both physically and psychologically. Therefore, we must heed the warnings of experts and participate in efforts to combat the climate crisis, and therefore, “we recommend that individuals who realize that they suffer from a sleep disorder or suffer from neurological diseases visit a mental health or neurological clinic to obtain specialized specialized support during periods of high temperatures above average.” natural.”
The professor of mental health indicated that he saw an increase in the number of patients suffering from neurological problems during periods of hot weather, and that scientific studies conducted around the world confirm the negative impact of high temperatures on neurological health, pointing out that the statistics show an increase of 10% in the number of visits. For psychiatrists in the emergency department during periods of severe fever.
“An increase of 10% is considered dangerous, especially during hot weather, when the number of neurological seizures, some chronic mental illnesses and tensions increases, in addition to the fact that a sharp rise in temperature may increase the rate of seizures of diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder,” he said.
He added, “We advise people with such chronic diseases to exercise more caution, especially in hot weather, and to obtain medical support in the event that they suffer seizures during a sharp rise in temperature.”
Erdogan concluded by pointing out that the elderly suffer from stress more than others during periods of high temperatures. natural.”
2023-07-30 09:13:43
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