Short winter days can take a toll on kids’ moods in ways many parents don’t expect. Retired pediatrician Dr. Elise Herman and ...

As someone already biologically destined for a lifetime of depression, even as a young child I felt the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder set in as summer closed and darkness descended on the ...

Winter’s shorter, darker days can take a real toll on your mood and energy, especially if you suffer from seasonal affective ...

Some people might have looked forward to the extra hour of sleep after daylight saving time ended recently, but for millions of people, the shorter days and longer nights are another reminder about ...

Though some people enjoy the changing leaves and cooling temperatures that fall brings, others begin to feel mental health effects as the days get shorter leading up to December's winter solstice.

Your home environment can have a significant impact on your mental health, especially during the colder months. Here’s how ...

Affective temperaments refer to enduring, subclinical traits that underlie an individual’s predisposition to mood fluctuations and, ultimately, full-blown mood disorders. The concept, which has ...

SAD is a recurrent depression linked to seasonal changes, with symptoms like sadness, fatigue, and altered sleep or appetite patterns. Biological factors, including serotonin and melatonin imbalances ...

December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, and it's little surprise why. The days are short (the winter solstice on Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year, in fact), the weather is cold and ...

SAD is a subtype of recurrent mood disorders, characterized by seasonal depressive episodes, not a standalone diagnosis. It is influenced by changes in daylight, affecting serotonin and dopamine ...

With the holidays over, winter weather here, and spring a long way off, many people may not feel like themselves. For some, it can be a serious problem - Seasonal Affective Disorder - which can ...

If you live somewhere where winter months are cold and the days are short, chances are you've experienced the winter blues with seasonal affective disorder or sad, you can experience symptoms of ...