Kaizen Psychiatric Services

Staying Safe in the Heat

Most medications used to treat mental health issues can increase the risk for sunburn or heat injury (heat stroke or heat sickness). You can protect yourself by taking these steps:
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- Wear SPF 50+ sunscreen anytime you go outside

- Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing. 

- Stay inside with AC or fans to circulate the air if possible.

- Use portable electric fans to push hot air out of rooms or draw in cooler air, but don’t rely on a fan as a primary cooling device.
- Use cool compresses, misting and cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.
- Limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. when temperatures are hottest, and avoid direct sunlight.
- Drink lots of fluids; avoid sugary and alcoholic beverages that can dehydrate you.
- Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car.
- Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors several times a day.