This issue is only growing.
What This Means For You
Seasonal affective disorder can affect anyone.
If you have the condition, the winter months of the year can be especially difficult.
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You might be having a harder time coping this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you need more support, reach out to a mental health professional.
The United States faces an unprecedented combination of a public health and economic disaster," they said.
“The physical distancing necessary to curb transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has disrupted social networks.
Many people live in isolation, and the mental health of the population will likely suffer.
Experts worry that winter will make COVID-19 fatigue worse.
We crave contact, and we cant get it.
At that point, as adults, our reasoning kicks in and we are capable of making a choice.
Janice Presser, Ph.D.
In some ways, the ongoing stress makes us feel as vulnerable as little children.
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
However, SAD is a serious condition that is more than a touch of the blues.
The condition is more common in women than in men.
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