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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Holiday Stress and Wellness Edition: Seasonal Depression
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P.
It’s relatively common for individuals to feel somewhat sad or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter and then feel better when we get our daylight back in the spring. However, for some, mood changes can be more serious, and they may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression characterized by recurrent mood changes related to a change in the season. It’s estimated that up to 10 million Americans are affected by this disorder. What’s the natura...