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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

fhteam — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:30:43 +0000

For some people, the change in season can bring with it a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. You may start feeling “down” as the days get shorter in the fall and winter. In severe cases, these mood changes may affect your thoughts, feelings, and overall quality of life. If you’ve noticed [...]

How to Survive Seasonal Affective Disorder this Winter

fhteam — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:44:50 +0000

In any year, it’s thought that about five percent of the US population experiences seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Four out of five people with SAD or seasonal depression are women. Millions of people may suffer from the condition and not even know it. As a type of depression, people with SAD can [...]

Dealing with Winter Depression: 6 Questions about Seasonal Affective Disorder

fhteam — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:02:54 +0000

To answer key questions about Seasonal Affective Disorder, FoundHealth sat down with Amy J. Ahlfeld, Psy.D., a Clinical Psychologist based out of Sacramento, California. She is the current President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association and maintains a private practice specializing in working with individuals and couples on parenting, women’s issues, relationship [...]