New research has linked moderate levels of wildfire smoke in the air to changes in people’s mental health.
The study, published in the journal, Respiratory Research, suggests that wildfire smoke does more than irritate your lungs — it can also affect your mood and mental well‑being.
The study consisted of 747 participants in Albuquerque, NM. Each was asked to complete a mental health status questionnaire over a period of 60 days after exposure to wildfire smoke…