Originally posted by normhead Photography can be used to promote mental health.
and physical health... getting your gear out for landscape photography in nature and all kind of weather, storms, snow, midst, keeps your sleep cycles right even in winter.
In Nordic countries of Europe, exposure of eyes to the light (light therapy) was developed to improve the mood of people, especially in winter.
Although, for free, if we like taking sunrise photographs, looking at the sunrise, is the same as getting a kick of serotonin to keep our circadian cycle straight, keeps us energized during daylight, and deeper sleep during the night.