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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