Issues Ment Health Nurs June 2010 PMID 20450340

Vitamin D and depression: where is all the sunshine?

Sue Penckofer, Joanne Kouba, Mary Byrn, Carol Estwing Ferrans

Mentions

145
Peak: 4 in Nov 2020
across 5 sources since Aug 2020

Extended reach

411,391
potential audience

Total likes

336

Video views

12,605

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Aug 2020 – Nov 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions convey a positive reception to the article, emphasizing vitamin D's role in mental health and referencing campaigns like #TimeToTalkDay, with tone and wording that reflect moderate enthusiasm and recognition of public health significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential link between vitamin D and mental health, suggesting general support for the article's premise.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with mentions of the importance of vitamin D for mood and wellbeing, but limited depth in exploring scientific details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to studies and public health initiatives, indicating some active reflection but not deep analysis or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight a recognition of the relevance of vitamin D in mental health contexts, with mentions of societal notions like #TimeToTalkDay signaling broader awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Vitamin D deficiency is common among people with depression and other mental disorders, and may be linked to worse mental health outcomes.
  • Factors like poor diet, limited outdoor time, and lifestyle choices contribute to low vitamin D levels, which could impact the management of depression.
  • Addressing vitamin D deficiency through testing and supplementation might be a simple, affordable way to improve mental health and overall quality of life for these individuals.]

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FxMed Centers
@FxMedCenters · X

In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealth #Wellbeing Penckofer S, Kouba J, Byrn M, Estwing Ferrans C. Vitamin D and depression: where is all the sunshine?. . https://t.co/nCkofO4exl #Health #Covid19 https://t.co/DGMM8BkV63

Nov 19, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 53 followers View post →
Camus
@newstart_2024 · X

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Nov 18, 2025 · 3 likes · 392,750 followers View post →
T&F Medicine & Healthcare
@tandfmedicine · X

In honour of #TimeToTalkDay in the UK today, we’re sitting down and addressing what has recently been reported in the scientific and lay press: does vitamin D have a link to depression? ☀️ Here are our answers based off our research: https://t.co/yMaO9cyBjJ #Altmetric https://t.co/nnraqPYkCH

Feb 6, 2025 · 4,200 followers View post →
Soulveda
@soulveda · X

A study Vitamin D and Depression: Where is all the sunshine? says, “Effective detection and treatment of inadequate vitamin D levels in persons with depression and other mental disorders may be an easy and

Oct 9, 2023 · 1,364 followers View post →
Charles
@Chuckster_Foley · X

RT @FxMedCenters: In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealt…

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 271 followers View post →
Specialized Therapy
@SpecializedTher · X

RT @FxMedCenters: In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealt…

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 72 followers View post →

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Camus
@newstart_2024 · X

Links to Contextualize the Claims: https://t.co/LZRFGq3crv https://t.co/Lq60JBi0xK - https://t.co/1lcc8gRZVg https://t.co/SbTHiFzdRW https://t.co/GoQhjSyFr5 https://t.co/SWwsSKM7XW https://t.co/yQ1p1pDyzK

Nov 18, 2025 · 3 likes · 392,750 followers View post →
T&F Medicine & Healthcare
@tandfmedicine · X

In honour of #TimeToTalkDay in the UK today, we’re sitting down and addressing what has recently been reported in the scientific and lay press: does vitamin D have a link to depression? ☀️ Here are our answers based off our research: https://t.co/yMaO9cyBjJ #Altmetric https://t.co/nnraqPYkCH

Feb 6, 2025 · 4,200 followers View post →
Soulveda
@soulveda · X

A study Vitamin D and Depression: Where is all the sunshine? says, “Effective detection and treatment of inadequate vitamin D levels in persons with depression and other mental disorders may be an easy and

Oct 9, 2023 · 1,364 followers View post →
FxMed Centers
@FxMedCenters · X

RT @FxMedCenters: In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealt…

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 53 followers View post →
Specialized Therapy
@SpecializedTher · X

RT @FxMedCenters: In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealt…

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 72 followers View post →
Charles
@Chuckster_Foley · X

RT @FxMedCenters: In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealt…

Nov 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 271 followers View post →
FxMed Centers
@FxMedCenters · X

In women with #mood disorders, #vitaminD has shown to be an important #nutrient for promoting #Physical and #mentalhealth #Wellbeing Penckofer S, Kouba J, Byrn M, Estwing Ferrans C. Vitamin D and depression: where is all the sunshine?. . https://t.co/nCkofO4exl #Health #Covid19 https://t.co/DGMM8BkV63

Nov 19, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 53 followers View post →