It's wintertime once again. For many of us who live far from the equator, late autumn and winter are welcome seasons—building snowmen, skiing, and sledding are all popular snowy pastimes. However, for ...

As we are in full swing of winter and the days are short, many individuals may be experiencing what is commonly referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder and the aptly convenient acronym, SAD. This ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, with symptoms often worsening during the darker, colder months. As the seasons change, many people may notice ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

I love fall. Don’t you? But with fall come addiction and mental health issues that can manifest differently due to various environmental, psychological, and physiological factors. So, I thought I’d ...

Does SAD (seasonal affective disorder) affect individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia in a different way? About 40% of individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia suffer from significant depression, ...

Those with Seasonal Affective Disorder deserve compassion and support. Source: iStockphoto/Getty Images In the opening lines of Richard III, Shakespeare references “the winter of our discontent.” This ...

As someone already biologically destined for a lifetime of depression, even as a young child I felt the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder set in as summer closed and darkness descended on the ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...