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Rising Temperatures and Reduced Sunlight: An HSE Warning for Mental Health of Employees and Citizens<\/strong><\/h2>

HSE News Desk \u2014 As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify worldwide through extreme heatwaves, temperature fluctuations, declining air quality, and changing precipitation patterns, the influence of weather conditions on mental health has become an increasingly important topic in the field of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Recent scientific findings indicate that even short-term and everyday weather changes can affect mood, anxiety levels, sleep quality, and the rate at which people seek mental health support.<\/p>

According to newly published scientific reports, factors such as rising temperatures, reduced sunlight hours, heatwaves, severe storms, and sudden weather changes can increase psychological stress and, in some cases, lead individuals to seek psychological counseling or medical treatment.<\/p>

Weather Conditions and Their Impact on Mental Health<\/strong><\/h3>

A study conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom found that even minor and short-term weather changes may be linked to increased demand for mental health services. The research analyzed data from more than 4.6 million contacts and referrals to mental health services between 2014 and 2022 and compared them with meteorological data from the same period.<\/p>

The findings revealed that as temperatures increased to approximately 35\u00b0C, the number of individuals seeking mental health support also increased. In addition, demand for psychological support was higher on days with fewer sunlight hours.<\/p>

Researchers emphasized that these effects are not limited to extreme events such as prolonged heatwaves; even routine daily weather changes can significantly influence mental well-being.<\/p>

Significance for Iran<\/strong><\/h3>

In recent years, Iran has experienced increasing environmental and climate-related challenges, including rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, droughts, air pollution, dust storms, water shortages, and irregular rainfall patterns, particularly in southern, central, western provinces, and major metropolitan areas.<\/p>

Beyond physical impacts such as heatstroke, cardiovascular and respiratory complications, and reduced work capacity, these environmental conditions can also lead to significant psychological consequences, including:<\/p>