Identifying and Treating Seasonal Depression

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a common problem that numerous people struggle with. Many people have symptom onset in the spring time, however the majority of people notice their symptoms start in the fall and continue through the winter months. Researchers speculate that the lack of sunlight during these months cause a change in important chemicals like melatonin and serotonin that affect our mood, appetite, and sleep. As a result we become more likely to exhibit depression like symptoms during months where we do not receive enough sunlight to regulate these chemicals.
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