Is it okay to get vitamin D from sunshine for 30 minutes to treat my anxiety?

[Anonymous]

In the morning whenever there's sunshine around 8 am-9 am before 10 am I stay outside for 30 minutes directly from sun to get vitamin d to treat my anxiety and depression. I read sunlight can give vitamin d which can treat anxiety and can improve mood and can make you immune to some diseases like cancer. Does staying in the sun can really treat my anxiety and improve my mood?

[sage2021]

A half hour might be ok, but you have to watch it because of getting skin cancer.

The vitamin D the sun gives off is very good for your body in general.
I'm not sure it helps with anxiety or depression. I was talking 50,000 international units of Vitamin D once a week in a capsule. It didn't seem to affect my mood at all 🤷🏼‍♀️

[MinnieMousse]

I do think it’s a good idea! A breath of fresh air can do wonders for clearing your mind 😊

[Sonorous]

I've heard that we get all of the vitamin D from the sun that we need with only 10-15minutes of exposure time. But darker skin requires slightly longer time to absorb it than lighter skin.

[slatyb]

Perhaps, depends on how easily you burn and the intensity of the sun in your location.

[Asker]

I live in the Philippines.

[LazerBean]

Yes, it boosts your serotonin.

[sawno]

Won't harm you, its a good idea in general.