autumn is a transitional stage in which yang disappears and yin grows. When you encounter something unsatisfactory, it is more likely to lead to depression. Sun Yanping, deputy director of the Department of Psychology, 254 Hospital, reminded that depression in autumn is not necessarily depression. Reasons for depression in autumn 1. Sunshine is no longer abundant: the secretion of thyroxine and adrenaline controlled by sunlight will decrease, and the concentration in the blood will decrease. Their decrease reduces the excitability of cells, and people will feel depressed, always feel tired and show depression. Countermeasures: Strengthening sunshine and light is the first way to be happy. In a room with an area of 18 square meters, the normal activity of the brain needs no less than 25 watts of light illumination. Use halogenated and fluorescent bulbs in the workplace and living room-their light is close to sunlight. 2. Working indoors for too long: People who work indoors all the year round, especially those who are physically weak, rarely take part in physical exercise and are usually sensitive to cold, are more prone to depression than the average person. Countermeasures: When you are in a bad mood, getting off work early, taking time to go out for a walk, taking appropriate physical exercise and chatting with friends can all alleviate your psychological depression. You can clean your room, listen to music and go shopping on weekends. Usually, we should make friends, and friends are "good doctors". People who keep in touch with friends often have a much better mental state than those who are lonely and alone. Small measures to prevent depression ■ After getting up: Stretch. Physiologists' research shows that stretching leisurely can make energy flood in, promote metabolism, and even increase the secretion of endorphins (hormones that make people happy). After getting up, stretch up so that you can stretch your arms to the sky with all your strength, grab your left elbow with your right hand, and slowly stretch your whole body to the right until your muscles feel stretched, then change your left hand. ■ Vent your dissatisfaction: air boxing stands in front of the mirror, poses for boxing, punches left and right, and imagines attacking all the objects that make you unhappy today. Psychologists point out that this method can improve self-evaluation very effectively. Clinicians believe that this kind of venting can enhance the vitality of cardiovascular and brain cells and improve the coordination ability of the body. ■ Aroma drives away depression. Our bodies are very sensitive to smells. It is best to use the fragrance of lemon, orange and grapefruit to help you improve your working ability and reduce fatigue. You can take a bath in orange essential oil, buy an aromatherapy stove or apply the essential oil directly to the necklace pendant, and smell it when you have time. ■ Enhance vitality: timely adjustment of diet When the weather gets cold, such as vitamin B and vitamin C deficiency, it not only affects cold resistance, but also affects brain function and mood. Therefore, after autumn, we should pay attention to the supplement of various nutrients and eat more fruits, vegetables, soybeans and chocolate. Banana is known as "happy food" because it is rich in a kind of compound amine called "good mood". In addition, foods rich in potassium, magnesium and iron, such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, can improve the mood of patients with depression. Lotus root, lotus seed, wheat, licorice, red dates, longan and other foods have the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, which is very helpful to suppress anxiety and depression. Fish, eggs, bean products, walnuts, milk and other foods that have the function of strengthening the brain and promoting blood circulation are also conducive to regulating emotions. Appropriately increasing some diets rich in phenylethylamine and caffeine such as green tea, coffee and chocolate can also improve your mood. Paying attention to children's depression, such as temper tantrums, irritability, depression and crying, fatigue and distraction, are all manifestations of children's autumn depression, and there may be atypical manifestations such as increased appetite, weight gain, increased sleep time, hyperactivity and aggressive behavior. Countermeasures: 1. Strengthen sunshine and illumination. When it is cloudy or there is no sunshine in the morning and evening, try to turn on all the lighting devices in the house to make the room bright and bright. Children's activities in this well-lit condition can mobilize emotions, enhance excitability, and reduce or eliminate depression. 2. When it is cloudy, children should increase their sugar intake to improve their blood sugar level, increase their vitality and relieve their depression, except for children with diabetes. 3. In this season, children can be given proper vitamin B complex, oryzanol, etc., which can adjust their mental mood.