For roughly 5% of adults, seasonal change comes with more than discomfort or melancholy. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression with symptoms like sadness, tearfulness, loss of interest, ...

Researchers found 40% of Americans report winter mood declines, which can translate into changes in behavior and being depressed.

It is important to not just brush off these symptoms as the “winter blues” or a seasonal funk, but to take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year. This is even more ...

During winter, people typically see higher rates of mood decline from adjusting to the time change and reduced hours of daylight, according to the American Psychiatric Association. About 5% of ...

Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days ... This is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Symptoms of SAD usually start in late fall or early winter.

He points out that while the winter blues aren’t classified as a medical ... For those suffering from SAD, the symptoms can feel overwhelming, including feelings of hopelessness, irritability ...

the winter blues can escalate into a diagnosable form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. In these cases, the unhealthy behavioral changes spiral into more serious symptoms like ...