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 ...

Past trauma and chronic stress are sad experiences that leave people always waiting for something bad to happen.

This story was originally published on Oct. 23, 2020, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. When Dr. Norman Rosenthal moved to the U.S. from South Africa, he felt less ...

Houston’s skyline is partially covered by clouds on Jan. 23, 2024. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may become more common. According ...

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 ...

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 ...

Though some people enjoy the changing leaves and cooling temperatures that fall brings, others begin to feel mental health effects as the days get shorter leading up to December's winter solstice.

The leaves are falling and there is a briskness to the air. A growing number of adults, however, find themselves feeling down, less motivated and even depressed during the fall and winter seasons. The ...

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 ...