For those with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), the darkness of winter is no laughing matter. The good news: there are many effective treatments, and some preventive steps too. Crystal discusses SAD with Dr. Elias Shaya, chair of psychiatry at MedStar Health and an expert on the disorder that gets really serious for some individuals right about this time of year. One of his suggestions that anyone can use: develop a “fun menu” of activities, outings, and distractions that help you find something to do when you’re looking for an uplifting diversion. For further information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dr. Shaya recommends these websites:  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorderhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder