Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sometimes known as the winter blues, can affect sleep, concentration and motivation

Chattanooga counselor shares ways to address seasonal affective disorder

According to the University of Texas Medical Branch Health, 10-million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sometimes known as the winter blues, can affect sleep, concentration and motivation

As the darker days set in, many people notice a drop in mood and motivation – and, libraries around the Causeway Coast & Glens area have a bright idea to help!

Beating the winter blues

Is it just me, or does your will to live pack her bags and disappear the second the sun starts to set at 5p.m.? One minute you’re thriving, the next you’re stuffing your face in desserts trying to fight the urge to hibernate in your satin sheets until April. If you, too, feel like Sandy Cheeks in that one episode of Spongebob, you might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD.  SAD is a type of depression that shows up duri…

Don’t Ignore the “Winter Blues” – How to Combat Seasonal Depression

With the occurrence of daylight saving time on Nov. 2, the sky grows darker earlier in the day. This time change makes for a long winter season, especially for those with seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to The Mayo Clinic, SAD is a type of depression related to seasonal changes, and is most prevalent in the fall and winter months. Jenny Vargas, the Director of Counseling Services, explained seasonal …