{"id":3466,"date":"2021-11-30T18:14:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zvhc.org\/?p=3466"},"modified":"2021-11-30T18:14:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:14:19","slug":"seasonal-affective-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zvhc.org\/news\/2021\/11\/seasonal-affective-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk About S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you experience changes in your mood or thoughts when the seasons change? Well, if you do, you\u2019re not the only one. S.A.D. is a form of depression that has a seasonal component, and about 20% of Americans endure symptoms every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the holiday season there is an increase in individuals seeking help from professionals for mental health concerns. The transition from Winter to Spring is the time the suicide rates are the highest as well. Below we list symptoms of S.A.D. and some proactive options for you to discuss with a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n