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What happens when extreme heat and serious mental illnesses mix

Seven Arizona counties are under excessive heat warnings for part or all of this week, including Maricopa and Pinal Counties, whose heat warnings have been extended through next Sunday.

While most, if not all of us are affected by the heat, those living with serious mental illnesses have some specific challenges.

Carol Olson, chair of the psychiatry department for Valleywise Health System, joined The Show to talk more about this.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.