The transition from autumn’s golden hues to winter’s stark landscape brings more than bare trees and early sunsets. For millions, the seasonal shift ushers in an unwelcome companion: a persistent ...

What's the difference between normal winter blues and seasonal affective disorder, and when should you seek help?

As winter settles in and daylight hours shrink, millions of Americans are grappling with more than just colder temperatures — they’re facing a seasonal shift in mental health. Seasonal affective ...

Dr Tina Bhat The seasonal change brings with it shifts in temperature, sunlight, shrinking day light hours, climate effects etc. As the seasons evolve, so can our cognitive health. There are several ...

February is the shortest month of the year, yet seasonal affective disorder can make it feel like being stuck in a waiting room with no clock. The condition stems from reduced daylight and tends to ...

University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin kicked off their first Thrive Workshop of the semester on Feb. 3, ...

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 ...

Matthew Macaluso, D.O., professor and vice chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Behavioral and Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says understanding symptoms and ...

How is seasonal affective disorder linked to substance use disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is sometimes flung around casually in conversation. But it’s more than just feeling sad when the ...

We set our clocks back an hour in early November, resulting in shorter days, and darker skies before most of us leave work each afternoon. It is important to understand the effect that light has on us ...