For many people, fall means the start of exciting new things– back to school, the fun harvest season, and the approach of the holidays and the end of the year. For others, however, there’s a creeping dread that begins as summer draws to a close. People who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder…
The changing of the season is an exciting time full of new possibilities, but for many people, it’s also a difficult time for their mental and emotional health. If you find yourself feeling as the weather heats up for spring and summer or cools down for fall and winter, you’re not alone. It’s actually quite…
Depression has a reputation for being a problem with sadness, and while that’s certainly a component to this disorder, there’s so much more to depression than just feeling blue. It also has a tendency to affect a person’s motivation and energy levels, making it hard for them to function as normal– sometimes, making it so…
Autumn has finally begun, and for many people, that means hay rides, apple cider donuts, scary movies, and getting excited for the upcoming winter holidays. However, for people who suffer from seasonal depression, the cooling weather and shortening days might bring a certain sense of dread, and the knowledge that they aren’t going to feel…
Spring is a beautiful time of year. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, the flowers are starting to bloom– and all that charm is completely nipped in the bud when you start sneezing. The CDC estimates that over 25% of adults in the U.S. struggle with seasonal allergies, so rest assured that you’re…
It’s already late Autumn, and winter is quickly on its way with shorter days and colder temperatures. If the changing seasons are enough to decrease your energy levels and make you feel blue, you may be experiencing classic symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of clinical depression caused by changes in daylight and…
In general, light therapy is the use of certain frequencies of bright light exposure to help improve a person’s mood and mood regulation, which can be very helpful for people suffering from depression. For instance, in a light therapy session you may sit near a light therapy box, which is designed to specifically emit bright…
Feeling upbeat and positive during the cold, dark days of winter can seem like a pretty impossible task for many people. You’re stuck inside, often separated from your friends and other people you love, and the days can just seem to drag on, leading to worsening mental health or seasonal depression. This doesn’t have to…
