Shorter Days Trigger Depression in People Prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder

• As winter approaches, shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression in people prone to seasonal affective disorder.
• Millions of people are estimated to have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
• People with SAD typically experience episodes during the winter months.
• Strategies to combat seasonal depression include light therapy and maintaining a regular sleep schedule.
• Experts suggest that exposure to natural light can help mitigate symptoms of seasonal depression.