Seasonal Affective Disorder Pt.1: What’s happening in the brain?

While a lot of us deal with mood shifts when the seasons change and winter creeps ever closer, some of us can feel them on a deeper level, leading to a more disruptive form of depression called SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

In previous posts, we’ve touched on the impact of various weather conditions on our cognition and mental well-being, but in our next two, we’ll be zooming into the specific science of SAD. 

We’ll explore how the brain reacts to seasonal changes, explain why some are more susceptible, and offer advice on managing the condition.