Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Winter Blues

[Shree]

SAD affects about 5% of adults in the U.S., especially in northern states. Could light therapy be made more accessible during colder months?

 

[Hazel]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just winter blues—it’s a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes, often in the fall and winter. Symptoms include low energy, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Light therapy, exercise, and counseling can help manage it.

 

[Nomad]

Change of season gets to my nerves sometimes. For example, during winter when there is no sunlight for days, I feel depressed. I also feel anxious during the rainy season when it rains incessantly for days and the sun is hidden behind dark cloud. However, I believe my conditions are not clinical. It is just that weather makes me depressed and anxious sometimes.