Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is recognized as a recurring major depressive disorder, typically starting in the fall and winter and spontaneously improving when spring arrives. It’s usually ...

Watching my dog search all over the house for a misplaced bone (and not find it) reminds me of the way I sometimes feel when I want to try to shake a sad or negative mood. I can look all over, but the ...

Have you ever watched your birthday inch closer on the calendar with a feeling of persistent dread? Have you woken up on your special day with the sudden urge to crawl back into bed? If so, you’re not ...

During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the ...

You could be feeling just normal wintertime blues, or it could be something more serious called Seasonal Affective Disorder, aptly called SAD.

Most people hate feeling sad. We feel sad when we have lost or failed, and we perceive that there is nothing we can do to turn the situation around. No one likes to feel that way, and so we often try ...

A pint of Haagen-Dazs. A large cheese pizza. A massive bag of Nacho Cheesier Doritos. All the above. When you’re stressed out and feeling sad, what better way to alleviate the pain than parking on the ...

Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD. They involve exercise, good sleep, social interactions and a positive outlook. The shortest day of the year is ...

Many people use “depression” as shorthand for feeling low, while others dismiss depression as “just sadness”. Here, we explain the difference using clinicians’ cues: Trigger, duration, functioning, ...

Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself fighting tooth and nail to keep up with life's... Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine. BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: ...