Although the Texas summer heat and humidity is part of what makes life in San Antonio more fun, and even makes barbecue taste better, it could adversely affect your mental health. Krystin Holmes, a licensed marriage and family therapist with the Harris Center for Mental Health in Houston, said a person’s mental health suffers when the heat prevents them from doing activities they normally would. “Mental health symptoms can become exacerbated from excessive heat,” Holmes said.
Texas overnight temperatures above 80 degrees are no longer rare The study found that high temperatures can induce feelings of anxiety and unease as the body’s stress response is activated, leading to heightened levels of stress hormones. Stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, can evoke emotional responses like frustration and impatience that can trigger interpersonal conflicts during heat exposure.