Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD – Summer Coping Tips
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depressive disorder (MDD) that occurs mostly during the winter months. There is no clear cause of SAD. Less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be linked to a chemical change in the brain and may be part of the cause of seasonal affective disorder. Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, also may be linked. SAD is occasionally referred to as “winter depression” since the symptoms are typically more noticeable and severe during […]