The first signs of poor winter weather can trigger seasonal depression and seasonal affective disorder.

The first signs of poor winter weather can trigger seasonal depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Colder weather, less daylight, and seasonal changes can affect your overall mood, leading to depression or seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, which affects about 11 million people each year in the United States. United. Seasonal affective disorder can begin with the first signs of fall or winter, including cooler temperatures and less daylight …

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Brush up on these mental health tips as winter approaches in New England

Brush up on these mental health tips as winter approaches in New England

There are few things the Northeast does as well as fall. But the season can be difficult for some people, as the shorter days and colder temperatures can cause feelings of depression and isolation, and exasperate existing mental health issues for some. Dr. Michelle DiBlasi is Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center. She …

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