Some people may experience the "winter blues"—feeling sad from short days, climbing into bed earlier and resenting waking up on dark mornings. That's different than seasonal affective disorder (SAD), ...

Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression triggered by winter isolation and lack of sunlight. Symptoms, causes, and tips for managing SAD.

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The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is more than half a century old. The reality is more complex.

This article explores why you feel more anxious in winter, how anxiety shows up in the body and mind, and what helps regulate ...

My doctor offered to prescribe antidepressants, but I’d rather find nonpsychoactive drug therapies. Any help you can give me ...

For most people, losing daylight is not a part of the holiday season we look forward to. Following the time reset courtesy of daylight saving time ending, many of us working a traditional 9-5 end our ...

Those two go hand-and-hand and can affect many people throughout the season. According to an expert I spoke with at the Bowen Center, seasonal depression or SAD affects one out of every 30 Americans.

Dr. Koenig answers the question: 'Difference Between Depression, Sadness?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and sadness? Answer: There's a difference between depression ...

Many people use “depression” as shorthand for feeling low, while others dismiss depression as “just sadness”. Here, we ...

Sometimes sadness creeps up on people without those around them noticing until their loved one is in way too deep. That's why knowing the sad signs to look out for can be so helpful.