The article discusses the psychological impact of adverse weather, particularly the phenomenon known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which affects about one in 20 people during fall and winter. Symptoms include a desire for sleep, increased appetite, and burnout. A Swiss study found no strong link between bad weather and hospital admissions for mental disorders. However, social media analysis revealed correlations between snow and depressive moods, while high temperatures alleviated depression to some extent but increased anger. The article highlights the complex relationship between weather and emotional responses in humans.
Approximately one in 20 people develop seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, when faced with prolonged adverse weather, which impacts emotional well-being during fall and winter.
Bad weather is depressing, but not that much, so perhaps the place to get a feeling for the prevailing mood isn't hospitals, but social media, where people vent.
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