Feel SAD? Seasonal affective disorder back in NJ as clocks change
The signs and symptoms of SAD can resemble those of clinical depression, but there are important distinctions to be made.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
As clocks turn back, seasonal affective disorder returns to NJ
SAD impacts only 4 to 6% of the U.S. population on average, although that figure is closer to 10% in the mid-Atlantic region, and about 1 in 5 people could experience a mild form.
What happens when seasonal affective disorder meets COVID-19 fatigue
It could lead to a reprise of the depressive feelings we had when stay-at-home orders and business closures began in mid-March, even if a current surge in COVID cases plateaus and further lockdowns are not needed.
Seasonal Affective Disorder - What You Need To Know
Our friends at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group give us the details we know about Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Sadness May Be Seasonal
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that begins and ends about the same time every year.
Rainy Days Are Made For Napping And Hot Chocolate
Rainy, gloomy, dark weather makes people sleepy, lazy, and for some, depressed. There's even a clinical term for it -- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD -- how's that for convenient acronym??). Despite that, it might be time to shine a light on all the positive things that come from darkened skies.