# Managing the helplessness of heatwave anxiety

Heatwave anxiety can make people feel helpless, but mental health experts offer strategies to cope, such as focusing on controllable actions. With climate change increasing heatwave frequency, managing this anxiety is important for overall well-being.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk4xrznxn5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:05:55 GMT