Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
If you are smitten with the mitten and would rather not move, come join us for an informational hour focused on Seasonal Affective Disorder and evidence-based coping options.
Did you know that according to the Farmers’ Almanac Michigan is the 7th cloudiest state in the nation? Did you know that because of the Great Lakes, no matter where you reside in the state, you will only see between 65 and 75 clear day a year? Wow. That’s not a lot of sunshine! And, one of the things we know is that sunshine can naturally help us humans feel calmer.
For some Michiganders the lack of sunshine is merely inconvenient, but for others the lack of sunshine can contribute to feelings of sadness, irritation, lethargy, and many other conditions. In general, these Michiganders experience symptoms starting in October and clearing up in April. When symptoms occur this way within this timeframe it is often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.
SAD is estimated to impact 6% of the US population with higher incidents the further North you live. So, if you are smitten with the mitten and would rather not move, come join us for an informational hour focused on Seasonal Affective Disorder and evidence-based coping options.
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