Understanding seasonal affective disorder

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.
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.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More than the Winter Blues
If you feel a bit of the winter blues coming on, please know you are not alone. Many people experience an increased sense of loneliness and isolation during this time of year. Most of us feel holiday stress,
Winter blues could be Seasonal Affective Disorder
The holidays are over, and for many Minnesotans, the end of the festive season can bring on a familiar feeling of winter blues. But for some, seasonal shifts can trigger
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,
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Shedding light on Winter Blues
As a therapist, I have observed a significant rise in clients seeking counseling during the winter months, particularly in December. This pattern is not surprising, as seasonal changes can have a substantial impact on mental health.
First Alert Safety Check: The importance of treating seasonal affective disorder
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a type of depression characterized by a recurrent seasonal pattern according to the National Institute of Mental Health. These “winter blues” can be credited back to decreased serotonin levels.
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.
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.
Winter blues: How to cope with seasonal affective disorder
If you find that you’re feeling depressed each year as winter starts, only to feel better when spring rolls around, you may have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
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.
How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips
"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in." ...
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.