Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that is associated with changes in the seasons. (It also has the clever acronym, SAD). Or it’s called the Winter Blues. These symptoms often start in the fall and persist into the winter. With Winter SAD people feel less energetic and more moody, with symptoms similar to depression. It can look like: Losing ... Show More
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How to Know if You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder with Kelly Rohan, PhD
Even though winter can be a bear, most of us just bundle up, get through it or embrace it and find ways to get outside and stay active. But as many as six out of every 100 people in the U.S. experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD. It’s more than just the winter blue ... Show More
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532- Shedding Light on Winter Depression and ADHD
<p>As sunlight dwindles in the winter months, people with ADHD are especially prone to winter depression. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how light therapy can help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).</p> <p>This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2 ... Show More
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2476: Can Artificial Light Improve Your Mood - Lights & Lamps for Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
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Episode 2476:
Discover how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition marked by depression during the fall and winter months, c ... Show More
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