Seasonal Depression: The Science of Being SAD

Do you feel sad in Winter? If so you might have SAD! No, seriously... Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. If you want to know more I guess you'll just have to watch!

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References & Further Reading
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/treatment/
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/symptoms/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/about-sad/
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-(sad)
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/seasonal-affective-disorder/#inheritance
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20fat%2Dsoluble,control%20infections%20and%20reduce%20inflammation.
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/common-questions-about-melatonin/#:~:text=It%20helps%20control%20your%20sleep,natural%20supply%20of%20the%20hormone.