Some people may experience depressive episodes during the spring and summer months this is called summer-pattern SAD or summer depression and is less common. In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer this is known as winter-pattern SAD or winter depression.

If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior whenever the seasons change, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. People may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Research Training and Career Development Opportunities.Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program).Upcoming Observances and Related Events.Contribute to Mental Health Research Mobile navigation

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