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Infographic about SAD and its cause and impact on people.

Seasonal affective disorder impacts people during the winter months

Gabby Hyrkas, Features Editor March 9, 2020

Gabby Hyrkas Staff Reporter Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts around 4 to 6 percent of the population in the United States. This disorder comes with an increased depressed state of mind and...

Minnesnowta weather causes seasonal depression

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor May 2, 2018

Winter is an extremely hard time of year for many people. The sun goes into hiding and the days seem dark and unbearably cold. Sickness is going around and for some it's hard to find activities to do....

Getting sufficient sunlight in the winter time can aid in the fight against SAD.

Recognizing Seasonal Depression

Annika Johnson, Staff Reporter December 5, 2016

Winter is coming. Enjoy the cooler weather as much as you can, because soon the chill frost of winter will be upon us. One of the most common mental illnesses is seasonal depression (SAD) which is during...

Seasonal affective disorder emerges from long winter

May 1, 2013

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a majority of people, mostly women, during the winter season, according to The New York Times. Though not as common, SAD can affect...

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