Psychologist and researcher Per Höglund on the darkness: "Light a candle and cozy up a little"

- Many cells in our body synchronize with daylight.

When we now get less daylight, we are affected in different ways, explains psychologist and researcher Per Höglund.

Studies at Stockholm University show that approximately half of the population in Sweden state that they are negatively affected by the darkness during autumn.

- But only very few are affected to the extent that they need treatment for so-called seasonal depression, he says, and believes that it is about two to four percent of the population.

Daylight, physical activity and coziness

- The best remedy is to seek the light, says Per Höglund.

Physical activity outdoors is also something that the psychologist recommends.

- Everyone who is a dog owner knows that you get out regardless of the weather and you usually feel good from moving around, he says. 

In the clip, you can hear all the psychologist's tips for feeling better during the dark autumn.