BLUF
Extreme heat can lead to higher rates of anxiety and depression. The effects persist over time and hit vulnerable communities harder, signalling that heat is not just a comfort issue but a public health risk.Learning Outcomes
- Recognise heat exposure as a compounding stressor on mental wellbeing.
- Factor environmental stress into planning for workforce health and resilience.
- Identify how social vulnerability can amplify non-physical impacts of climate stress.
