As the first buds of spring begin to bloom, we’re reminded that this season is all about renewal and growth. The longer days, warmer temperatures, and vibrant landscapes can do wonders for our mental health, lifting our spirits and inviting us to step into a new chapter of personal well-being. And if you're someone who struggles with Seasonal Affective Disorder, you're probably feeling a major cha...

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Also referred to as SAD, seasonal affective disorder is classified by the DSM-5 (essentially the therapy bible of all disorders) as “major depression with a seasonal pattern.” Typically this means a depressive period that usually occurs in the winter and is resolved by the spring. While there can be summertime episodes, this isn’t often the case. It’s expect

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The air begins to get cooler in the mornings, it gets darker in the evenings just past dinner time, and before you know it daylight savings time is here and gone and we enter the darkness of winter. Along with the leaves changing, flowers and grass becoming dormant and our bodies undergo multiple changes with the seasons, some are more noticeable than others. As for the body, your blood pressure c...