In the Northern Hemisphere, we are now at the balance between length of day and night. After today, the days will be longer than the nights.
People with seasonal depression are likely to find their mood lightening. Many people will feel renewed enthusiasm and motivation for everyday activities and for future plans. Some people may have more difficulty with insomnia, though, so it’s a good time to review your sleep hygiene!
Tonight is also a full moon!
Celebrate the returning of the light. Your hypothalamic pituitary axis certainly will be!
Whether you use the October 4th date or the October 11th date, it’s about time to get your “checkup from the neck up”!
There are several online depression screening tests you can try:
A very brief one from Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/depression-quiz/
A screening that has several languages: https://t.co/qY9aMiJwxh
An overview of NDSD: https://mentalhealthscreening.org/media/fact-sheet-national-depression-screening-day
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