Warren County Health Services is warning residents to be mindful of the “winter blues”, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs around the same time each year. Seasonal depression typically occurs when the seasons change, and most symptoms begin in the fall and continue into the winter months, and can be caused by he reduced level of sunlight in the fall and winter months may affect an individual’s serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood.. Treating SAD can include beginning light therapy, exercising more, increasing the amount of light at home, meditation and other stress management techniques, spending more time outside, and visiting climates that have more sun.
Learn more about SAD below.