Symptoms of SAD are similar to depression symptoms but last about four to five months out of the year. Sponsored by Optum Care Washington.

Winter weather may be especially difficult for those who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D), colloquially known as seasonal depression. According to the American Psychological ...

As the weather gets colder and daylight remains rather scarce, people can develop feelings of sadness or loneliness known as seasonal affective disorder. “It’s similar to depression,” said ...