Have you ever noticed that your mood shifts with the changes in the seasons? Have you ever noticed that you feel more sad or low in winter, or anxious or agitated in the summer? If yes, you may be facing the challenging effects of SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

Join my colleague us as we dive into SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is most commonly seen as the winter blues, bringing with it common symptoms of depression to include low energy, depressed mood, isolation, irritability, low motivation, and loss of interest or pleasure in the things we once loved doing. The difference between the two: it changes based on the time of the year. SAD can be a challenge that many of us face, but we do not have to white knuckle through it. There are many support tools available to help your mood and experience with the transition of the seasons to feel smooth and peaceful. Let us share what you can do today to prevent the fall/winter blues next month! 

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Some resources related to this episode:

• Seasonal Affective Disorder NIMH
• What is Seasonal Affective Disorder
• What Winter-Haters Get Wrong