There are several types of bipolar disorder. This mental health condition causes extreme mood swings, with emotional highs (mania) and emotional lows (depression). Your mood may seem neutral at times ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is another term for major depressive disorder (MDD) with seasonal pattern. It’s a type of depression that’s provoked by seasonal change. Usually, symptoms begin in ...

In the season of longer, dark nights and days that appear grey, many people report increased feelings of moodiness or depression. People spend more time indoors under artificial light and less time ...

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At the very moment when you think that winter this year might not be so bad this year, the clocks going back puts you in your place. Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people in big and small ways.

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Each autumn, as the days grow shorter, millions of people get the blues. They may experience mild to severe depression, weight gain, lethargy, a desire to sleep more, and an increased appetite or ...