 Hey, it's Kevin and I'm back for more defeating depression habits with today's topic being sun exposure. Although it might seem like a non-issue to a lot of people, the reality is three-fourths of Americans are vitamin D deficient and a sunny day may do more than just boost your mood. Studies have shown that the brain actually produces more of the mood-lifting chemical serotonin on days that individuals receive more sun exposure. There's even a difference between sunny and cloudy days. Not only does this information provide more evidence that sun exposure and reduced serotonin levels are related to seasonal effective disorder whose acronym is unfortunately and ironically sad, but it proves that a lack of time in the sun could explain the following. Difficulty concentrating, lower energy or fatigue, loss of interest in daily activities, moodiness, and a desire to sleep more than the recommended seven to nine hours a day. All it takes to get the recommended amount of sun exposure is five to 15 minutes on your hands, arms, and face. Two to three times a week. You do that, you get all the benefits that the sun has to offer. As with everything, you've got to do it in moderation. Go outside between ten and four, you risk getting a sunburn. And if you decide to take your 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight with sunscreen, apparently it blocks all the benefits. But you know considering how many people are vitamin D deficient, which actually included myself, according to my doctor, I recommend trying this one out because you most likely are. There are natural ways to find the chemical reactions that are going on in your brain. Depression can seem overwhelming, but if you introduce new healthy habits into your life one at a time, quality of life can change. Please like this video if you'd like me to continue this series and introduce new healthy habits into your life. And if you're interested in myself or other moderators covering other topics, please comment your interests below. I'd also be interested in hearing if any of you guys tried out my habits from the last video and if they were able to help you out in any way. If you want to check out my own channel, I make videos every Monday and Friday. And please subscribe to Psych2Go, they do awesome work. I hope this video was helpful. Have an awesome week, everybody. I shall see you soon. Bye.