Mood. The same study on suicide in the US and Mexico also analyzed over 600 million social media communications and found an increase in depressive language and suicidal ideation correlated with increased temperatures-indicating a decrease in mental well-being.

Does heat increase depression?

Extreme heat has been associated with a range of mental health impacts in research over many years, including increases in irritability and symptoms of depression and with an increase in suicide.

Does heat affect mood?

Hot weather heightens anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and suicide in people with mental health problems.