Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding a common winter struggle in our community

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is often an underestimated condition that affects an estimated 16 million people in the United States each year. Many of us experience a dip in mood during the winter months, but SAD is more than just a seasonal slump. It is a form of depression linked to reduced sunlight and disruptions in the body’s natural internal clock.