As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays. Some people do get sad during the holidays. After all the fun and festivities have ended. That's sort of where I find myself sometimes in January.Researchers have been studying the winter blues, as they call it, for several decades and a more severe type of depression called Seasonal Affective disorder or SAD. They've learned lots about the winter blues and SAD, but there is still much that they need to understand.If you have a loved one who is talking to you about the fact that they're feeling depressed, now that the days have shortened, take that seriously. Don't blow them off. And encourage them to see their physician. If you need to talk to somebody because you're feeling suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Aging In Full Bloom with Lisa Stockdale is dedicated exclusively to all forms of wellness as they relate to aging. This podcast will provide helpful insights that empower you, and maybe even entertain you from time to time.Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] - @aginginfullbloomSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.