On the surface, the holidays appear festive, fun and full of wholesome fellowship with family and friends. Beneath the surface, however, the holidays can be a different story.
Dec 9, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Some people who think they have the holiday blues may actually have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), an expert suggests.
Nov 29, 2015
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A new study to be published online November 5 in the American Journal of Psychiatry casts a shadow on light therapy's status as the gold standard for treating SAD, or seasonal affective disorder.
Nov 5, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in some people due to decreased amounts of daylight during the winter.
Dec 29, 2014
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While the holidays are a time of merriment and festivities for many, some people struggle with depression during this time of year.
Dec 12, 2014
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As we reset our clocks and watches for daylight saving time, it's a good opportunity to think about our body clocks as well. Our bodies naturally operate on 24-hour cycles, called circadian rhythms, that respond to external ...
Nov 4, 2014
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October marks the beginning of the SAD season.
Oct 21, 2014
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New research confirms why some people suffer from the winter blues while others get through the winter without any problems. A longitudinal study from a group of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has found that ...
Oct 20, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—The next time you want to turn down the emotional intensity before making an important decision, you may want to dim the lights first.
Feb 20, 2014
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For some people, this time of year—when the days are short, darker and cold—means depression that can interfere with things like work, sleep and eating. This phenomenon, called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), goes ...
Feb 11, 2014
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