BBC News Ukrainian
·Aug 2026
“It feels like the end of the world”: How heat affects our mental health and what to do about it
Extreme heat is worsening anxiety and other psychological distress, particularly among young people and women. In England, parents describe fear for their children, obsessive monitoring of weather forecasts and isolation, while some people have moved to cooler areas or made other major life changes. Experts say climate anxiety can involve anticipating the next traumatic event and recommend talking with others, joining supportive communities, taking constructive climate action and keeping the body cool during heatwaves.