Do you want to feel brighter? Maybe all you need is a little sunshine. You know, it seems that America has a growing depression problem. Psychologist John Huber says a simple lack of sunlight could be the trouble for some people.

Dr. Huber: "Getting sunlight is very significant. In fact, uh study done recently by Blue Cross Blue Shield said there was an increase in every state except for Hawaii for the percentage of depression that we have out there. It may be the main cause right there."

Mark Nuce: And he says the Seattle area is one of the worst for depression probably because it's cloudy and rainy all the time, but Dr. Huber says don't be fooled. Sunlight can't help everybody. There are lots of causes for depression.

Dr. Huber: "We experience it for different reasons. The significant loss of a loved one or something like that as well as just the neurochemical problem that people think of as the mental health issue."

Mark Nuce: And he also says,

Dr. Huber: "Being angry at the world for different things. That's one of the theories behind it. Another theory behind it is that there is disalignment of your neuro chemical transmitters in your brain serotonin, norepinephrine and or dopamine."

Mark Nuce: And he says that depression is rising fastest among American teenagers. He says if you're feeling depressed or you know a loved one who is depressed. It's time to see a mental health professional.

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