The holidays are just about over — the decorations are down, the leftovers are eaten, the guests are gone, but Old Man Winter is still here. The persistent cold and darkness can make it difficult to get out of bed, concentrate or socialize. These feelings could be characterized as the “winter blues” or a more … Read more
Now it’s dark. Welcome to November, that dreaded time of year when the clocks tip back, the sun starts setting by the time you’ve finished your lunch, and you start telling everyone who will listen that your “seasonal affective disorder is kicking in.” Not so fast, says one mental health expert — who reminds those of … Read more
Less sunlight, colder days, longer nights and less time outdoors all can have an impact on your mental well-being, experts say. In these later months of the year and especially as we get deeper into fall and start to think about winter, many Americans can experience a change in mood — this is common. Health experts … Read more