As the discussions surrounding mental health have heightened, it became not only personal but political. Though we can’t always control the progress of our nation, Dr. Leslie Matthews, celebrated surgeon, and Vitamin D expert has extended his knowledge on how we can personally aid in our mental health.

The CDC released a study in August that showed that over 40% of adults in the United States reported struggling with mental health challenges or substance use in June. Vitamin D can help manage PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder by lessening the symptoms connected to these psychiatric disorders. As Dr. Matthews points out, “Research has shown that PTSD, suicide patients, and patients with depression have low Vitamin D3 levels.” And with the right steps taken for nutrition and health care, life changes for the better!