As climate change accelerates, summer is only getting longer – and hotter. Though the extreme heat can be difficult for anyone to deal with, it seems that it can be particularly arduous for people ...

Though 1 in 6 Americans take psychiatric medications, many aren't aware of the need to be mindful of the heat in summer months. Medications like Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin ...

When Adelaide Saywell posted on TikTok last month that SSRIs, a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication, could make people more vulnerable to heat, it went viral and sparked a deluge of comments ...

Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, and so is ensuring your medications aren’t exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says ...

There's a fine balance between enjoying the summer warmth and avoiding heat exhaustion for those taking medication for their mental health. With the heat index surpassing 100 degrees on Thursday, July ...

A life-threatening heat wave continues to envelop the East Coast. As triple-digit temperatures hit the East Coast, individuals with a mental illness -- specifically those who take prescribed ...

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I have been finding it difficult to tolerate a slight increase in heat for the past few weeks. Kindly let me know what could be the cause. Abdul (by SMS) Heat intolerance is an unusual sensitivity to ...

Certain antidepressants can reduce a person’s heat tolerance, making them more prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. They should be aware of warning signs like dizziness, weakness, and headache.

AUSTIN, Texas — Hot Texas summer temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses for anyone, but people on certain medications can be even more prone to them. So far this June, Austin-Travis County EMS ...