Feeling the Heat? Stay Cool with Smart Choices.

Summer can bring fun and freedom - but also added stress, flaring tempers, and increased health risks. This month’s toolkit focuses on managing stress, handling anger, and avoiding alcohol in the heat.

By promoting emotional balance and healthy choices, these resources help you stay cool, safe, and well all summer long.

Visit the National Weather Service, and the CDC for information on staying safe during extreme heat.

Check out this video on heat safety below!

Visit 2-1-1 Connecticut to see a list of Extreme Heat Cooling Centers

Resources for Managing Anger and Stress

Hot weather can intensify stress and make it harder to manage emotions. Rising temperatures are linked to increased irritability, tension, and frustration. These resources offer practical tools to help you stay calm, in control, and emotionally well during the summer heat.

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The Risks of Drinking Alcohol in Hot Weather

Alcohol and Dehydration: A Risky Mix in the Heat

Alcohol may feel refreshing in the moment, but it gives a false sense of hydration. Just because it’s a liquid doesn’t mean it hydrates you. In reality, alcohol works against your body’s efforts to stay cool and balanced in the heat.

Hot summer days cause fluid loss through sweating. Alcohol increases fluid loss through urination. Together, they can quickly lead to dehydration or even heat stroke.

The best choice? Stick with water to stay cool, safe, and hydrated.

To learn more about this, please visit the Cleveland Clinic and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

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