Impact of Heat Stress on the Mental Health of Rural Workers in Rajasthan
Extreme heat disproportionately affects those from marginalised socio-economic and occupational positions. This article examines the intersection of climate-induced heat stress and mental health among rural workers in Rajasthan through a lens of structural marginalisation. The psychosocial consequences of heat stress range from heightened anxiety, fatigue, and emotional distress to substance use and gender-based violence. The existing heat action plans and climate........
