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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?


Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months. Milder forms of SAD are known as the "winter blues".



SAD symptoms begin in the late autumn when there is less daylight (or, as we sometimes say, the days get shorter). Symptoms of SAD may not begin to abate until late winter or early spring.

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