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I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on behavior & #MentalHealth with @kare11 on behalf of @HennepinHC on Friday.
A brief #tweetorial on some other important details that weren’t able to be included in the segment.🧵
google.com/amp/s/www.kare…
A brief #tweetorial on some other important details that weren’t able to be included in the segment.🧵
google.com/amp/s/www.kare…
Hotter temperatures are associated with changes in behavior such as increases in violence, aggression, & impulsivity. #ClimateChange is increasing temperatures & it is predicted that we will see more violence & conflict as #HeatWaves increase. 2/9
psychologicalscience.org/observer/globa…
psychologicalscience.org/observer/globa…
Regarding mental health, #HeatWaves are also associated with increased #SuicideRisk & psychiatric hospitalizations. 3/9
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30007545/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30007545/
As the weather continues to warm up, we want to remind people to protect themselves from disease-carrying mosquitoes, like those that carry the West Nile virus: ow.ly/kA8R50uk372
#SummerSafety #mosquito
#SummerSafety #mosquito
#ClimateChange, particularly increased temperature and changes in rainfall, contributes to the spread of West Nile virus. #ClimateChangesHealth
The good news: Preventing bites is relatively easy. Here are some tips:
1. Eliminate standing water around your home.
2. Wear #mosquito repellents that contain DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin.
3. Wear long-sleeved shirts & pants.
4. Make sure doors/windows fit tightly.
1. Eliminate standing water around your home.
2. Wear #mosquito repellents that contain DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin.
3. Wear long-sleeved shirts & pants.
4. Make sure doors/windows fit tightly.
