Title: The Effects of Weather on Mental Health | HealthyPlace
Headings: The Effects of Weather on Mental Health
The Effects of Weather on Mental Health
Summer and Warm Weather Effects on Mental Health
How Winter and Cold Weather Effects Mental Health
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Effects on Mental Health
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Content: Both of these programs provide training and mental health services in the event of a disaster. The DTAC also provides training to first responders on self-care, compassion fatigue, and how to prevent burnout. Probably the only positive thing that comes out of these disasters is the profound sense of community during the recovery and rebuilding process as stated in the Huffington Post article previously mentioned. According to an Associated Press study, 77 percent of Superstorm Sandy survivors reported that the experience brought out the best among their neighbors. Weather can have a significant impact on our mental health in many surprising ways. From sunlight dictating tiredness to extreme weather bringing about empathy, we really are at Mother Nature’s mercy. Sources
National Sleep Foundation. Three Reasons That the Sun Makes You Tired. Accessed April 3, 2018. Act for Libraries.