mental disorders
2 years ago
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER: MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION we’ve all felt mood shifts during darker months, but for 5% of adults, seasonal changes trigger clinical depression called seasonal affective disorder (sad). “national institute of mental health” reports this mental health condition lasts 4-5 months yearly, peaking in january/february. unlike winter blues, sad causes functional impairment requiring professional care. light deprivation plays a […]