Mental health focus as daylight saving time approaches

KENNEWICK, Wash. – As daylight saving time comes to an end, concerns arise about mental health during the fall and winter months. Fewer daylight hours and colder weather can contribute to feelings of isolation, especially when the sun sets before 5:00 p.m.

Health experts emphasized the importance of maintaining mental well-being during this time. They highlighted how the change in seasons can impact mental health without individuals realizing it. The time change can disrupt sleep patterns and the lack of daylight can lead to vitamin D deficiency, affecting mental health.

“Because of the change in light exposure, actually, you’re experiencing a change in circadian rhythm, like in, in other words, your pattern for sleep and or for wakefulness and rest. So that’s one also in in our region,