About one in 20 U.S. residents suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, according to Norman Rosenthal, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University of School of Medicine. SAD occurs during winter and causes people to become depressed, feel sluggish and be uninterested in things they previously enjoyed, among other symptoms.
This article and podcast offer five tips to recognize and manage SAD.
Source: NPR, December 3, 2021. Link. With winter just around the corner, here’s why you may feel this way – and simple ways to feel better.
- Recognize the symptoms
- Let there be light
- Be thoughtful and consistent about what (and when) you eat
- Make time for movement
- Reduce stress