Many Americans experience some kind of winter blues. But in some cases, symptoms can rise to the level of clinical depression. Here's what to know about SAD and the natural therapy that can help.

Many people with reverse SAD report feeling overstimulated and anxious. But ultimately, the biggest sign is timing. Pay ...

SAD can bring depression, exhaustion, irritability and sleep issues.The medically recognised condition affects around one in 20 of us in the UK. But rather than dread the next six months, know ...

"SAD is more than the ‘winter blues,’ it is technically a diagnosis of depression with a seasonal pattern," Kleinman advised. "It can be distressing and overwhelming and interfere with daily ...

SAD is a form of depression that tends to affect people during the winter months, according to Malin McKinley, a psychotherapist based in Agoura Hills, California.

Who gets SAD? About 6% of people in the U.S. suffer from symptoms of SAD during the winter months, Wentz said. Another 10% to 20% experience a very mild form of the disorder.

But SAD starts in the late fall, or early winter, with improvement in the spring and summer. Dr. Weinstein says about 5 percent of Americans experience what would be diagnosed as Seasonal ...

The cold, darker days of winter have a reputation for making us feel a bit dreary. SAD symptoms typically start in the late fall when days get shorter and last until the spring when the days get ...

This may be because depression patients who feel suicidal during the winter may not have the energy to carry out the plan, said Rosenthal, whose upcoming book, “Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health ...

But SAD-specific lamps and light boxes crank out 10,000 lux, which is about as bright as outdoor light on a clear day. SAD lamps also emphasize the natural blue-white rays of morning, while ...

Britain’s grey skies can darken anyone’s mood, but for those who suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter can be especially miserable.

They both are marked by sad mood and reduced feelings of pleasure, but winter depression patients tend to oversleep, overeat and feel sluggish, Rosenthal said. “The summer ones were in many ways ...