The Brief
- Some Arizona residents are experiencing seasonal depression during the summer as extreme heat forces people indoors.
- Medical experts note that staying inside limits neuroplasticity and lowers vitamin D levels, impacting mental health.
- Seniors in assisted living are particularly vulnerable to isolation, with facilities seeking volunteers to help build community.
PHOENIX – Seasonal depression is an issue people might not think most of Arizona is prone to, but experts say a hot Phoenix summer can have a big effect on mental health.
“I go to school in Boston right now,” said Chase Conlon. “I truly had seasonal depression this year.”
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