Shining Light On Winter Darkness

Shining Light On Winter Darkness

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) hits about 6% of Americans. While seasonal depression and SAD have affected many in the past, mental health experts suspected the effects would be greater this season. A recent study in the JAMA Network Open found that the rate of depressive symptoms has tripled since the pandemic hit. Add the pandemic mental health symptoms such as depression to shorter days, less sunlight, colder weather and more isolation; SAD becomes magnified. How do we support our mental health in the winter?

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