Thursday 28 Aug/2025 – 01:07 AM
Recent studies have confirmed that what is happening in the external environment leaves a clear imprint on the psychological and mental interior of man, The heat High or extreme cold is not only changed from the nature of our daily life, but its effects extend to mood, focus, and the ability to make decisions, according to what was published in Marca.
Why the temperature changes affect the mind?
Although summer represents a season for fun and activity, high temperatures may cause additional stress on mental health. Experts show that heat raises hormones such as cortisol and serotonin, which leads to anxiety, emotion, and a feeling of public distress.
Also, the dehydration caused by fluid loss is difficult for the brain to perform its functions normally, and it negatively affects the mood and attention.
And at night, high temperatures may prevent a deep sleep, which weakens memory and increases the levels of anxiety and sadness. And when the brain is forced to make an additional effort to regulate the body heat, it bears a burden that is reflected in the focus and ability to make decisions.
The cold and its direct psychological impact
In cold climates, the effect may vary to be more related to the mood directly. According to ISGLOBAL, cold weather is often accompanied by bad weather conditions that exacerbate the feeling of discomfort, and the psychological state is weakened.
Experts point out that decreased heat may lead to physical symptoms such as numbness, dehydration, and muscle pain, all of which contribute to the decline in the general mood.
The effects of climate change not only depend on the direct or psychological side, but also extend to what is known as “environmental anxiety, and this type of anxiety is experienced by those who consider the climate crisis as an imminent danger, which may cause chronic tension that affects mental health.
