Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days grow shorter in the fall, some people start to have trouble with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression with a

Click here to view in browser. Seasonal Affective Disorder As the days grow shorter in the fall, some people start to have trouble with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression with a recurring seasonal pattern.   Antidepressant medication, cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of psychotherapy), and light therapy can all have beneficial effects on SAD symptoms.   Although low levels of vitamin D have been found in some people with SAD, it's unclear whether vitamin D supplements are helpful.   Besides vitamin D, a few other dietary supplements have also been considered as SAD treatments, including melatonin, St. John's wort, vitamin B12, and ginkgo biloba. Very little research has been done on these supplements, and none of them have been shown to be beneficial.   Find out more

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