A new study by Blue Cross/Blue Shield shows Rhode Island scoring highest on depression; Hawaii lowest. Look at that map.
Sunlight.
Of course that passes the smell test — and for good reason.
“One Australian study that measured levels of brain chemicals flowing directly out of the brain found that people had higher serotonin levels on bright sunny days than on cloudy ones.”
Now the super interesting part.
“That effect remained no matter how cold or hot the weather was.”
So in other words, sun is the key; not warmth.
