Messy House Effects Mood

A new study has shown that mold in your home may affect more than your health. A clip on CNN.com explained a recent study from Brown University found mold in homes can produce depression like symptoms for those living inside.

I find this study to be pretty believable. Not all of us are neat-freaks, but living in a clean environment is much easier to live in and enjoy. Living with a mess becomes a self-conscious matter when unexpected guests drop by, and makes daily tasks much more difficult. A dirty home can make you feel stressed out- making you feel like you have a large daunting cleaning project to tackle, or prevent you from finding things you need quickly.

However, due to the increasing number of manufactured products being brought into the home, mold can form more easily than ever. Most of us may be harboring some without knowing it. This article discussing the CNN clip says that our daily exposure to environmental toxins continues to grow with the use of personal care products, household cleaners, pharmaceuticals, food, and water.

The study explained that mold tends to grow in darker areas, and lack of light on its own can produce depression like signs. Also, those who are depressed may tend to clean their home less, creating the connection found. The study also hypothesized that the physical effects of having mold in your home may cause the depression like symptoms, or even that mold has a direct relation to the frontal area of the brain which controls mood, and judgment.

In any case, this study proves the importance of keeping up with physical and mental hygiene. Keeping up a clean environment makes your home warm and welcoming for visitors and those living inside. Cleaning regularly promotes a good routine activity and is beneficial for your health as well.