In Canberra, the sun would set at like 4.30pm and rise at 9pm during winter. This is because we spend every waking hour of sunlight in an office or uni. The nine to five work week leaves literally no time before the sun rises. And after we clock off, maybe it's like at half an hour of sunlight during our lunch break if we can brave the cold weather to like eat outside. We spend our entire days without exposure to natural light on our face and on our skin and on our bodies. Like you're not meant to be indoors without natural sunlight.
With many of us entering the colder, winter months, understanding what seasonal depression is and how it impacts our mood, energy levels, appetite and mental well-being is crucial. This week we break down the science and psychology behind seasonal affective disorder and how we can overcome the ‘winter blues’ brought on by the colder months.
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