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So, what is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Seasonal affective disorder, often referred to as seasonal depression or the winter blues, is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Typically, it begins and ends at the same time each year, around the fall and winter seasons. However, in Canada, where winter conditions can roll well into Spring, so the effects of SAD can linger in individuals for longer periods and not limited to Fall and Winter months.

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