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Katie Williams

Expert shares if SAD lamps work and why people feel depressed in winter

As the winter creeps in, some will be feeling a drop in mood as daylight hours reduce.

Many can feel the 'winter blues' and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression, recognised by the NHS. Since the clocks when backwards, the dark nights have become longer and more people are searching for SAD lamps.

According to the NHS, GP's can recommend the best treatment for you and it can include talking therapies, medication, lifestyle changes or even light therapy where a light is used to simulate exposure to sunlight.

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