December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, and it's little surprise why. The days are short (the winter solstice on Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year, in fact), the weather is cold and ...

An essential part of the human experience is looking inward and exploring how we feel. As Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” While everyone’s level of intelligence differs, an ...

As sunlight decreases during the short dark days of winter, many individuals struggle with seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Typically, common during the months of December, January, and February ...

The days are getting shorter, darker and colder, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. And while there's a lot to look forward to in winter, it's not necessarily the most wonderful time of the year for ...

The winter weather can take a toll on our mental health. The days are shorter, the nights are longer and many of us aren't spending as much time outdoors. However, for some people, the season can be ...

Houston’s skyline is partially covered by clouds on Jan. 23, 2024. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may become more common. According ...

A wet parking lot and dark sky outside a Target store in Escondido. (File photo by Hoa Quach/Times of San Diego The end of the year usually is usually a time of joy and festivities. But what if you ...

The leaves are falling and there is a briskness to the air. A growing number of adults, however, find themselves feeling down, less motivated and even depressed during the fall and winter seasons. The ...

For most people, losing daylight is not a part of the holiday season we look forward to. Following the time reset courtesy of daylight saving time ending, many of us working a traditional 9-5 end our ...

This story was originally published on Oct. 23, 2020, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. When Dr. Norman Rosenthal moved to the U.S. from South Africa, he felt less ...