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Alaska's winter darkness weighs on military mental health
Original: ‘Goodbye to sunlight, hello to cold’: How Alaska’s winter darkness impacts military mental health
With the onset of Alaska's long polar winter, service members stationed in the state face months of limited sunlight and extreme cold. Local coverage highlights how the seasonal darkness affects troops' mental health, including risks of seasonal depression, isolation and disrupted routines. Families and military communities are being urged to watch for symptoms and use available support services during the dark months.
Why now: Alaska's annual shift into months of near-total darkness has renewed attention on how the polar night affects troops' wellbeing.
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- ‘Goodbye to sunlight, hello to cold’: How Alaska’s winter darkness impacts military mental health · Alaska's News Source
- ‘Goodbye to sunlight, hello to cold’: How Alaska’s winter darkness impacts military mental health · Alaska's News Source
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