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This article examines the relationship between ambient maximum daily temperature and mental health-related presentations to an emergency department in western Sydney from 2015 to 2019. The study analyzed data from the Patient Health Care Records dataset and meteorological data from two stations. The findings suggest that high temperatures may increase the risk of mental health presentations, particularly for women. The study highlights the importance of considering climate factors in mental health strategies and providing support during periods of extreme heat. However, the study has limitations, such as being based on data from one emergency department and not including certain factors in the analysis. [Extracted from the article]