PHILADELPHIA — With the days getting shorter and colder, some people might want to stay cuddled in bed all day with a book or a TV show. But for others, the change of season could spell a difficult depression.
Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that affects about 10 million people in the U.S. If you feel tired, unfocused, inexplicably sad, or generally just not yourself, SAD might be affecting you, too.
The Inquirer spoke to three mental health professionals about SAD, the symptoms, and what are some ways to treat it.