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As of now, there's no evidence that the sun itself (in terms of UV ray exposure and such) causes depression.

However, daylight may play a role in depression. There is a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in which depression sets in usually during autumn and winter months because lack of light may throw off one's circadian rhythm (our 24-hour biological cycle). Light therapy is a biomedical treatment for SAD.

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