Understanding seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a challenge, but there are ways to overcome it
Although anyone can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, it’s more common among younger adults, Doctor Prewitt says people with clinical depression may also be at a higher risk.
Shorter days during winter cause rise in seasonal affective disorder
Doctors say cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are common when areas see a lack of sunlight as seasons change.
Winter blues in Wisconsin: Understanding seasonal affective disorder
As winter descends upon Wisconsin, the state experiences more cloudy days than any other season, often leading to a noticeable dip in mood for many residents.
Michigan ranks high in facing seasonal affective disorder
As the winter skies become gray and cloud-covered, the winds blow, snow grows by the foot, and the temperatures dip in this two-peninsula state, a portion of Michigan’s 10 million residents face seasonal affective disorder,
A psychologist's guide to coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar shares her advice to coping with SAD. It is that time of year when the days get shorter, less daylight is absorbed and people will be leaving for work, school or college in the dark and returning in the dark.
Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh
As snow and clouds cover up the city of Pittsburgh, mental health experts define Seasonal Affective Disorder and discuss its effects on college students living in Pittsburgh.
Top ways to combat seasonal affective disorder
Luckily there are things you can do to help offset the symptoms. They include getting a good night's sleep, exercise, talk therapy and medication. "There's also what's called light box therapy. These are specialized boxes that have really high lumens that mimic the sun," Dr, Brown explained.
Seasonal affective disorder: When to see a doctor?
Dr. George Dominiak, a psychiatrist at Mass. General Brigham, shares information about warning signs and coping strategies.
'You're not alone': Navigating seasonal affective disorder
Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder usually appear around early November, peaking in January or February after the holidays.
Understanding and Managing the Winter Blues
Between 10 and 20% of Americans do experience some degree of winter blues. There is a condition called seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD.
January Blues? Here's why you should nap your way through winter
From boosting your energy levels to helping you lower stress, napping during winter can increase your overall wellbeing and help you overcome the January Blues.
I’m a psychologist — 6 tips for battling seasonal affective disorder including ‘small’ tasks that make a big difference
The best management of SAD involves strategies that attend to an individual’s mental, physical and emotional well-being,” New York psychologist Christopher Fisher told The Post.
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Seasonal affective disorder: Data reveals Canadians are at a greater risk of developing SAD — here's how to cope this winter
Many Canadians struggle with SAD, a real form of depression that can make navigating the winter months extremely difficult.