It's been common knowledge for decades that breathing in polluted air is bad for our physical health. Indeed, the inhalation of wildfire smoke has been likened to smoking an unfiltered cigarette. What has started to become apparent more recently, however, is that bad air quality could have a negative impact on our mental health, too.
As wildfire season presses on, many people are concerned about how breathing in polluted air may affect their brains. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.