Peak summer is upon us, and the temperature is in the triple digits. In2024, Las Vegas experienced its hottest summer on record, including its hottest day — 120 degrees, breaking the previous record of 117.
The heat is a life-threatening health risk for Southern Nevadans. It can cause dehydration, exhaustion, heatstroke, and even burns if skin touches the hot pavement.
Less known is how the heat affects mental health.
Over 100,000 Nevadans experience seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression. And although SAD is commonly associated with fall and winter, many people also experience it in the summer.
