Here’s why hot weather makes you feel so angry and anxious – and how to keep your cool

Parts of the UK are bracing for a weekend of sizzling heat following days of record-breaking temperatures across the country. Kew Gardens in London reached 35.1C on Monday, exceeding its previous station record of 29.3C and the previous UK May record of 32.8C. The Met Office said that 163 stations broke their May maximum temperature records in total. Saturday will continue to deliver sunshine, as temperatures are set to climb as high as 29C in England and Wales. While intense heat can cause physical discomfort and exhaustion, it can also affect our mental wellbeing and overall mood. Dr Ravi Gill, a health psychologist, has shared why prolonged high temperatures can cause anger and anxiety – and her top tips for maintaining balance.

Here’s why hot weather makes you feel so angry and anxious – and how to keep your cool. Parts of the UK are bracing for a weekend of sizzling heat following days of record-breaking temperatures across the country. Kew Gardens in London reached 35.1C on Monday, exceeding its previous station record of 29.3C and the previous UK May record of 32.8C. The Met Office said that 163 stations broke their May maximum temperature records in total. Saturday will continue to deliver sunshine, as temperatures are set to climb as high as 29C in England and Wales. While intense heat can cause physical discomfort and exhaustion, it can also affect our mental wellbeing and overall mood. Dr Ravi Gill, a health psychologist, has shared why prolonged high temperatures can cause anger and anxiety – and her top tips for maintaining balance. Heat can impair slee...