Tag: Coping Strategies
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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Coping Through the Winter Blues
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of mood disorder that many people experience as days grow shorter and temperatures cooler. While some notice a dip in mood with the changing seasons, others experience more pronounced symptoms that disrupt daily life. Health professionals describe SAD as a response to reduced…
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Winter Blues or SAD? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder as Winter Approaches
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? As temperatures drop and daylight wanes, many people notice mood changes that go beyond routine winter tiredness. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, often arising in late fall and persisting through winter. While roughly 5% of the U.S. population experiences SAD…