Daylight Saving Time And The Onset Of Seasonal Depression

This weekend Daylight Saving time officially comes to an end. The clocks roll back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects around 1.6 billion people across the globe. Its symptoms mirror those of generalized depression; what differentiates SAD is the timing of its onset, which coincides with winter’s shorter days and long, dark nights. We know that sunlight, or the absence of it, has a powerful effect on our bodies.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, Mental Health Expert, Best-Selling Author and Founder of A Place of Hope, discusses the various reasons behind seasonal depression and offers practical advice in dealing with it.

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