PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Seasonal depression is a very real phenomenon, but medical experts are particularly worried this February.
Psychiatrists and psychologists have written quite frequently about the link between depression and certain months of the calendar. We are now at the peak of what has been labeled seasonal depression.
In most years, the combination of cold weather — and even more importantly, the impact of months of limited daylight — contributed to feelings of sadness, even among the most resilient of people.
This year, we can add in the last two years of COVID-19 and all of the effects it has had.
For those who feel overwhelmed, it is important to seek help — and not be embarrassed to get that help. For those struggling, it is has been found that emphasizing regular sleep patterns and a healthy diet can make a big difference.
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