Can the weather really influence our mood?

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We’re only a few weeks from the official start of summer, but you wouldn’t guess it given the wet conditions that we’ve seen for most of spring 2024. According to BBC News, March, April and May 2024 have all been among the wettest on record for their respective months. So don't put away your umbrella just yet! Beyond the obvious inconvenience of getting caught in a downpour, many people believe that bad weather directly affects their mood and health. And some people are more sensitive than others; these individuals are known as "weather-sensitive." How do you distinguish between weather-sensitive people and the rest of the population? Are you saying that for most people the weather has no impact at all on their mood then? What’s the best way to deal with feeling down in bad weather then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?⁠ ⁠How do I know when to end a friendship?⁠ ⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/6/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices