The impact of temperature on mental health during spring and summer in a highly urbanized area: A case‑crossover study.

Study type

Retrospectief

Acceptance date

2025-09-26

Study Reference ID

S70504

Simple summary

We examine whether warmer weather is associated with more anxiety/depression or with more prescriptions for antidepressants and sedatives. We compare event days with similar referent days. Analyses are at group level; privacy is safeguarded.

Health outcomes

Registered diagnoses of anxiety and depression, and prescriptions for antidepressants and benzodiazepines.

Project staff

Simon Beerten

Intego‑MGZ (VITO)