The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.

The American Psychiatric Association reports about 5% of adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Kaiser Permanente ...

Medical care should be sought if depression and loss of interest persist for more than 2 weeks or if changes in sleep or ...

"I feel depressed every year as autumn deepens," "I feel incredibly sleepy when winter comes," "For some reason, I lose my motivation when the daylight hours get shorter"—do you find yourself ...

This is not like, ‘I have a little bit less energy’ or, ‘I notice my mood’s a little bit lower in the evening because it’s ...

Shorter days and colder weather can trigger seasonal depression. Here are the signs to watch for and when to seek help.

The transition to colder weather and shorter days can bring about a major depressive condition with symptoms such as low ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), otherwise known as seasonal depression, often manifests most strongly in October, ...

The risk of developing SAD goes up with age.

During the fall, especially with the end of daylight saving time, you may start to feel the effects of the days getting ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), more recently known as major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, mostly affects people in the winter months. However, some people can experience it in the ...

Ever heard of the winter blues? The phrase describes that blah, low-energy feeling that can settle in as days grow shorter, ...