Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), seasonal depression or winter depression usually starts in the fall when daylight hours decrease and less temperate weather drives us inside. The American Psychiatric Association explains that SAD may arise from a biochemical imbalance in the brain prompted by fewer hours of daylight and less sunlight, which can shift the biological internal clock, causing disruption of our daily schedules.
Experts predict that the Covid-19 fall may increase the number of people who experience SAD. Increasing your amount of light at home, spending more time outside and visiting climates that have more sun can help prevent SAD.
Source: Healthline, September 21, 2020. Link.
The further away from the equator, the higher the incidences of seasonal affective disorder. Someone who lives in Canada is at higher risk of developing this condition than someone who lives in Florida.” – Luis Allen, MD
INSIGHTS: A colleague shared his issues with SAD years ago. The guidance he received was to turn your face to the sun for a minimum of 15 minutes daily. Apparently, it works. I rarely see him without a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes.
