How light deprivation, disrupted routines, and severe winter weather are impacting mental health across all ages LAS ...
Seasonal depression can be a real challenge during our long winters. As Daylight Saving Time approaches, mental health ...
Dr.: There are well-established therapies that can help those afflicted with SAD to get through the dark winter months ...
Because adequate sunlight and vitamin D appear to reduce the prevalence of seasonal affective disorder, various specialty lamps have been created to provide this light. Sun lamps, also known as "happy ...
This has been one of the hardest winters on the Island in memory. What’s made it uniquely difficult is a string of local tragedies that descended upon the Island at the start of the winter and that ...
RICHMOND, Va. — The combination of cold weather, less sunlight, and post-holiday blues can take a toll on mental health. Research from Mental Health America shows about 5% of the American population ...
The “Big Dark” is a term describing the shorter days and grayer weather that characterizes part of fall and all of winter ...
As Laredo moves closer to winter, the Area Health Education Center reminded residents of a real, impactful change that affects some: seasonal depression. The organization spoke about Seasonal ...
Contrary to common belief, seasonal depression doesn’t peak when winter begins — it peaks in late January through February. After months of reduced sunlight, accumulated sleep disruption, and limited ...
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight -- plus months of frigid temperatures -- people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle ...
Anyone who has endured a long, cold winter has probably encountered a touch of the winter blues. This is a relatively normal experience whereby we might become lethargic, carb-craving, and a little ...