Adele’s new album, “30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...

December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, and it's little surprise why. The days are short (the winter solstice on Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year, in fact), the weather is cold and ...

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 ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

As the days grow shorter and darker, many people may soon find themselves feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to Psychology Today, as many as 10 million Americans may ...

While fall brings crisp, cool air and changing leaves, it also means a dip in the length of sunlight we see each day. As the daylight shortens, around 5 percent of U.S. adults begin to experience ...

The days are getting shorter, darker and colder, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. And while there's a lot to look forward to in winter, it's not necessarily the most wonderful time of the year for ...