The clocks will fall back an hour Nov. 5, making it get darker earlier, which could have negative effects on mental health.
One in five people say the daylight saving time change has impacted their mental health negatively, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association. The survey polled 2,227 adults between Sept. 23 and 24.
The survey also found that women were almost twice as likely as men to report the time change in the fall season negatively affected their mental health, at 29% and 16%, respectively. Meanwhile, 28% of adults in rural areas said the time change negatively affected their mental health in the past.
In addition, 67% of adults said they notice at least one behavioral change when the season changes to winter. Thirty-one percent reported sleeping more, 25% reported feeling fatigued and 23% reported feeling depressed.