Depression

Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder: It’s Not Just a Winter Thing

When thinking about Seasonal Affective Disorder, most think of “the winter blues”. It can conjure images of shortened days and darkness which can inevitably bring about symptoms of depression. Finding the energy and motivation to do the things you want to do can become difficult when the seasons start to shift. What many don’t realize is that this change in mood and functioning can also happen other times of the year.  What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?  Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depressive disorder that tends to occur seasonally. While symptoms can feel [...]

Staying Motivated as the Days Get Shorter

You may find that as the days get shorter, your energy starts to decrease. It can be hard to stay motivated when the seasons begin to change. Everyone is different, though many of us struggle to find the same energy as we get less and less sunlight. Daily tasks can seem a bit more difficult as days get shorter and we move it from Summer to Fall. It can be helpful to identify what is challenging for you. Perhaps the seasons changing don’t affect your mood or energy level. If you don’t find it that [...]

The Season of Depression

October is Depression Awareness Month. Raising awareness and keeping it as part of the discussion is remarkably important, whether you know little about it or you are a mental health professional. October being Depression Awareness Month also seems quite fitting, as many of those that experience seasonal pattern depression begin to experience symptoms around this time.  Depression is often a term widely used to describe one’s mood, though there is far more to clinical depression than simply feeling depressed. Sadness is certainly part of depression, but there is also much more.  Let’s unpack some of [...]

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