Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows

A University of Sydney study reveals that extreme heat during warmer months significantly increases the risk of young people, up to age 24, needing hospital care for mental health issues, doubling their risk. This research, analyzing over 720,000 hospital admissions in New South Wales, predicts a 6% rise in heat-related mental health admissions by the end of the century. This finding underscores the critical need to address the mental health impacts of climate change, especially among younger populations.