The holidays can be stressful and bring down anyone’s mood temporarily. But how do you know when you’ve got Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and not just the Winter Blues? If your interest level drops, you prefer to be alone and you often pretend to be happy when you’re not, it might be SAD.
Dr. Jason Hunziker from University of Utah Health describes the symptoms of SAD and explains why it happens. He also discusses risk factors and potential treatments for SAD.