Finding Light in the Dark
Understanding and Overcoming Seasonal Depression By Sunita Punjabi, PhD As we approach the holiday season, there are a couple of things to keep in mind to chase away the holiday blues. The majority of seasonal depression can be attributed to unmet expectations and excessive meaning-making on the part of the brain. It’s […]
The Science of Seasonal Depression
By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often referred to as “seasonal depression,” is a type of major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, most commonly occurring in the fall and winter months. According to recent peer-reviewed studies (Roecklein & Rohan, 2023; Melrose, 2024), SAD is strongly linked to disruptions in the […]