There is no mystery to feeling sad when you are faced with disappointment, loss, or stressful situations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census Bureau began sending weekly questionnaires to over ...

If you’re tired, struggling to get out of bed, and can’t imagine socializing now that it’s cold out, you might be feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder (or SAD, as it’s otherwise known).

Some may struggle with mental health amid Michigan's winter. Experts recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social connections to combat seasonal depression. With Michigan still in the middle ...

As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said ...

Fall and winter can be a bleak time for those of us who thrive in the sunshine—and even for those of us who don’t. Whether you love the great outdoors, rely on a daily walk or hike for exercise, or ...

It may be due to its catchy acronym, widespread coverage in mainstream media, or the fact that as many as 5 percent of Americans experience it, which allows most of us to be familiar with Seasonal ...

For millions of people, the shorter, darker days leading into winter also portend a darkening of their mood. Many have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression typically beginning in ...

SAD is a subtype of recurrent mood disorders, characterized by seasonal depressive episodes, not a standalone diagnosis. It is influenced by changes in daylight, affecting serotonin and dopamine ...

I love fall. Don’t you? But with fall come addiction and mental health issues that can manifest differently due to various environmental, psychological, and physiological factors. So, I thought I’d ...

FEW PEOPLE enjoy the gloom that comes with winter in the world’s higher latitudes. In up to a tenth of the population, the long nights can trigger a type of depression known as seasonal affective ...

For many of us, this time of year may bring the winter blues. Shorter, darker days and cold nights can make many people feel depressed in the winter. People who experience winter depression are often ...