It Doesn’t Have to Stay This Dark

Learn how to manage seasonal depression during the dark UK winter months with practical, everyday strategies.

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As the days get shorter and the nights longer, it's easy to feel a bit gloomier. But did you know this change can actually affect you more than just making you want to stay in bed a little longer? There's something called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late autumn and early winter months. We might just think we're feeling a bit down because it's cold or dark, but there might be more going on under the surface. Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder...
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