Publication: ABC News

UCLA Expert: Vickie Mays: Professor, UCLA Department of Psychology; Professor, UCLA Department of Health Services; Director, BRITE Center for Science, Research, and Policy

Synopsis: Experts believe that dense fog and hazy conditions, like those seen in areas like New York City, not only negatively impact our physical health, but can also affect our mental health and well-being.

UCLA News: “There’s a vulnerability that happens when there are disasters and wildfires — even at a distance,” Mays said. “You need to kind of just check in with yourself and say, ‘Wow, am I having a response to this? If so, do I need to do something about this?’ Don’t just ignore it.”

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