A new study published in the BMJ Mental Health journal has found that people tend to have a brighter outlook in the morning and lower mental health and well-being around midnight. The observational study analyzed data from 49,218 adults and found that:
Mornings are generally associated with better mental health and well-being.
Depressive and anxiety symptoms, feelings of loneliness, and happiness levels are lowest in the winter.
The body’s biological clock, including cortisol levels, may explain the fluctuations in mental health throughout the day.
Experts recommend getting to know your daily and seasonal mood rhythms, anticipating when you’re likely to feel down, preparing accordingly, taking time to check in with yourself, and sharing your mood rhythms with others.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mornings-best-mental-health-study-233047255.html