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

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It’s a real mood disorder linked to reduced light exposure ...

Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the author of Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) As much as there is to embrace about ...

Q: Each year when we switch away from daylight saving time, I get that SAD thing. I start feeling low and eventually get depressed. Why does that happen? I’ve read there are special lights that can ...

The “winter blues” is more than just a colloquialism; for some people, the winter months come with something they don’t necessarily have for the rest of the year — depression. People who already have ...

With a diagnosis of SAD, treatment may include medication therapy, bright light therapy, or both. If you are prescribed ...

The days get shorter. The temperatures drop. And the clouds and snow roll in. With all these seasonal changes, you may also see a substantial change in your mood. The symptoms can include persistently ...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) modified to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is as effective as light therapy, new research suggests. Results of a 6-week randomized, controlled clinical ...

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 ...

As winter continues, millions of people in America are experiencing seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression related to changes in the season and lack of sun exposure. Research suggests that ...

Dr. David Bailey released an updated version of his comprehensive guide to SAD (seasonal affective disorder) lamps. Atascosa, United States - January 7, 2024 — Dr. David Bailey has updated his guide ...

Surveys say an estimated 5% of the U.S. population is feeling down right now, struggling with the burdens of seasonal affective disorder. Below are answers to the questions most often asked about SAD.