Wednesday, November 18, 2020

It may be more than just the "winter blues"

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Black woman staring out a window at winter snow

People may start to feel "down" when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called "winter blues") and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours.

In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior whenever the seasons change, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression

Learn more about seasonal affective disorder


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