The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health
Insights from a recent rigorous/large-size study indicate that increased exposure to light at night increases the risk for psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, & self-harm).
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In the early 1980s, I migrated from a sun-drenched country to freezing Germany, where I completed my informatics degree and joined a global organization as an information officer.
Despite my youthful enthusiasm and dedication to my profession, I grappled with the job's challenges and forging social connections, experiencing mood fluctuations. While some attributed my struggles to homesickness, others pointed to the stress of navigating a military environment as a civilian in a demanding workplace.
Fast-forward three decades to 2010, while living in Australia during the summer months, I was unexpectedly assigned to a short-term consultancy project in Copenhagen during winter. With Australia and Denmark experiencing opposite seasons, the abrupt transition posed an unexpected challenge.