A Westchester psychologist said the extreme heat can test one's mental health, just like it affects our physical health.

Dr. Harris Stratyner, from Stratyner and Associates, said the hot temperatures can impact one's mood significantly.

He said it can have so much of an impact that it can make us feel like "we're going out of our minds at times."

The doctor said the heat can also affect people on certain medications.

"Some patients, who when they take medications that are psychotropics, meaning change in mood, change your thinking, your cognition, etc., can have difficulties with what's called thermoregulation," Stratyner said.

To prevent heat stroke, or having a short temper, the doctor encourages people to take action to stay cool.