‘This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety’

• Heat-related anxiety is a recognized clinical phenomenon that can significantly worsen existing health anxiety disorders during summer months
• Patients with health anxiety may require additional psychological support strategies during periods of elevated temperatures
• GPs should consider seasonal patterns when assessing anxiety symptoms and may need to adjust management approaches accordingly during warmer weather

Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

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