Watch CBS News

Are you hot-headed because of the heat hypothesis?

According to doctors, the heat hypothesis is when people get angrier when the weather is hotter. Studies from the American Psychiatric Association say as weather increases, so does irritability—and the hotter it gets, the more violence and domestic abuse gets reported. The extreme heat can impact your mental health, as well, increasing anxiety, stress and mood disorders.
Jul 20, 2023 (02:29)
Videos
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue