Blue Monday originated from a publicity stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is a real affliction that affects millions of people. There are ways to treat it.

As the winter chill deepens and the skies take on a perpetual gray hue, many Canadians find themselves struggling with seasonal affective disorder. Blue Monday — the "most depressing day of the year" — is looming on the horizon, and it's important to know how to navigate the emotional challenges that accompany this season.

As winter settles in, many individuals may begin to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression tied to the changing of seasons. Dr. Barbara Woods, owner of Willow Bend Counseling Center in Portage,

A psychology professor who has researched seasonal affective disorder for years explains how seasonal changes can affect our mental health and well-being.

Many Canadians struggle with SAD, a real form of depression that can make navigating the winter months extremely difficult.

For those affected by SAD, simple adjustments like planning enjoyable activities during the winter months can make a difference.

Five percent of Americans — and an estimated 5% of Utahns — suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that must be taken seriously and viewed as depression as opposed to the

Counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar shares her advice to coping with SAD. It is that time of year when the days get shorter, less daylight is absorbed and people will be leaving for work, school or college in the dark and returning in the dark.

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