Feeling depressed?You may be suffering from spring depression, says Kaiser Permanente
And have a sense of purpose. In the meantime, the seasons are changing, which can also affect your mental health. Although seasonal depression is usually thought to occur in the fall and winter, seasonal depression can also occur in the spring and summer. I think it was a real surprise for many of us. Supriya Gille joins us this morning to talk more about seasonal depression and your mental health. Again, winter means a lot to a lot of people, so I think it might catch some people off guard. They stay indoors, but seasonal depression also occurs in the spring and summer. Yes, that can be quite surprising. Especially in the winter, when the days are shorter and there is less sunlight, which is one of the main causes of seasonal affective disorder. What we are witnessing in the spring is that for many people who felt blue during the winter, the sun comes out in the spring. As the days get longer, people start going out. And when they see what they thought would happen in the spring and what others are doing outside, such a discrepancy can make their feelings of depression even worse. And social comparison can be a driving force. Yeah. Again, social media these days doesn’t help with many of these aspects of things. Oh, statistically. What do you see? Well, statistically speaking, one of the surprising statistics about this time of year is that suicide rates are actually higher. So many people think it’s no wonder that suicide rates are higher in the winter. In fact, December has the lowest suicide rate. Completion rates are highest in late spring and early summer. So we know that people are struggling with their emotions at this time and not all signs are as obvious as others. So what should we be careful about, either for ourselves or for our loved ones? I think you’re right that the intensity can vary in terms of the symptoms that people may be experiencing. We may be experiencing social withdrawal. That might mean saying no to any more events and getting together. We may see more grief. You may be sleeping more or less. Changes in appetite, increasing or decreasing the amount of food you eat. So it really depends on the person and how it happens for them. Yeah. Basically, it’s your baseline and how boldly you go in either direction. That seems okay. Again, like anything else, solutions are fluid. So what’s a better suggestion? You can give to the people there. Now, the three major exercises: sleep and diet are really important. Feeling down or feeling like your emotions are changing at this time of year can happen in the spring. Especially with changes in allergy season. So this is not something we typically associate with spring. However, we do know that inflammation in the body is linked to mood, and that poor mood or allergies can cause inflammation. Just be aware of that and make sure you take care of yourself with exercise. Aerobic exercise, especially getting outside, walking briskly, and getting your heart rate up, has a very important effect on our mood. And some studies have shown it to be as powerful as antidepressants. Certainly, there is a big mood change there. Yes, that’s right. And back to the topic of inflammation and anti-inflammatory diets. Therefore, eating things like leafy greens, fruits, nuts, and berries, which have a very strong impact on inflammation and can reduce inflammation, is good for our hearts. And our bodies. Yeah. It’s not just something your parents told you to do. In fact, it also has a lot of great benefits. Well, thank you very much for taking the time this morning.we are really ap
Feeling depressed?You may be suffering from spring depression, says Kaiser Permanente
Updated: April 10, 2024 11:42 AM PDT
Spring is well into its stride, and seasonal allergies aren’t the only thing impacting your mental health. Seasonal depression is generally associated with fall and winter, but spring and summer are not immune to increased depressive symptoms. According to Kaiser Permanente, people have more opportunities to see their families during social holidays, but less in the spring, and the combination of disconnection and isolation can contribute to feelings of loneliness in the spring. “People may want to stay indoors because of allergies,” says Supriya Gill, a behavioral psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville. This morning, she joined My58’s KCRA 3 Her News to talk about common signs of spring seasonal depression. To learn more about the signs to look out for and potential solutions for seasonal depression, watch the attached video.
Spring is just around the corner, but seasonal allergies aren’t the only thing affecting your mental health.
People usually associate seasonal depression with fall or winter, but spring and summer are not immune to elevated symptoms of depression.
According to Kaiser Permanente, people have more opportunities to see their families during the holidays, but less in the spring, and social connections and isolation can contribute to loneliness in the spring.
“Allergies may make people want to stay indoors,” said Supriya Gill, a behavioral psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville.
Gill joined My58’s KCRA 3 News this morning to talk about common signs of seasonal spring depression. To learn more about the signs to look out for and potential solutions for seasonal depression, watch the attached video.
