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Suicide is actually correlated with lots of sunshine and high temperatures even in colder countries like the Nordics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_ef

Suicide is actually correlated with lots of sunshine and high temperatures even in colder countries like the Nordics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_effects_on_suicide_rates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_effects_on_suicide_ra... People tend to say that they get depressed by the winter, but I believe that it is similar to how people tended to say that exercise was bad for you not too long ago. Cold helps against depression in many cases, for example cold showers. If you asked people if they would be happy trading their warm showers for cold showers they would say that it would be horrible even though it likely would improve their overall happiness. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.php https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.php

heedlessly2 7y ago
My guess is that during the summer and spring, you see other people outdoor enjoying activities. If you are a lonely person, this can be discouraging that everyone around is having fun but you're not. In the fall and winter, you have an excuse to stay in. Everybody else is doing the same, so you're not missing out on much. Plus part of it is academic. For k-12 and university, you see your 'friends' and 'acquaintances' very often. During the non-academic season, you don't see people as much which can be isolating. Plus summer and spring, has the expectation of "you're supposed to be happy". So if you're not, then this can be devastating. Winter everybody has this "we're all in this gloomy mood together".
rconti 7y ago
Regardless, seasonal affective disorder is still a thing. Maybe they don't kill themselves until the spring, but that doesn't mean the lack of sunlight isn't a (delayed) cause.