Colder temperatures and shorter days got you down? For many of us, the lack of sunlight at specific points of the year can trigger the “winter blues.” It’s normal to feel a little sluggish or less ...

By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension As winter settles in and daylight hours shrink, millions of Americans are grappling ...

The winter weather can take a toll on our mental health. The days are shorter, the nights are longer and many of us aren't spending as much time outdoors. However, for some people, the season can be ...

Sunlight really does improve your mood—even if it's artificial.

SAD is a mood disorder associated with the shorter days and reduced sunlight during winter; it can also manifest during the summer months. Here is how to recognise the signs and seek treatment if ...

As someone already biologically destined for a lifetime of depression, even as a young child I felt the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder set in as summer closed and darkness descended on the ...

If spring and summer are all about venturing outside for fresh air and sunshine, fall and winter tend to be more about retreating indoors with a cup of tea and a soft blanket. While some people relish ...

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that's related to the changes in seasons. Symptoms typically appear in the fall, worsen through the winter months and eventually go away in ...

The “winter blues” are real. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects roughly 5% of U.S. adults, and nearly 4 in 10 people say their mood reliably tanks in winter. Less sunlight, shorter days, and ...

As the clocks fall back for the end of daylight saving time and the season moves closer to winter, many people are often struck with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), better known as seasonal ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the fall, but I dread the shorter days and how I feel. I've read about seasonal affective disorder, but could you please tell me more about it? ANSWER: Seasonal affective ...