As the days grow shorter and the skies turn gray, do you feel more tired, unmotivated, or withdrawn? You’re not alone. Many people experience seasonal mood changes, sometimes severe enough to disrupt daily life. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of depression linked to seasonal changes during the fall and winter months, when there is less daylight. In rare cases, people even experience SAD in the spring and summer.
Category Archives: Depression
Depression: A Hidden Risk Among International Students
This Lunar New Year, I’m thinking about the tens of thousands of Chinese and Vietnamese international students in the US who are unable to spend this joyous time with their families.
I wasn’t homesick when I spent my first Lunar New Year away from my family and all things familiar to me. Having left my country, Singapore, a month prior to that for graduate school in Seattle, I found everything here exciting: the short and chilly days, American food, friendly service in stores, free speech. I was thrilled at the prospect of fitting in, of perhaps adopting a new identity. I couldn’t wait to be Americanized. Continue reading
Beat the Holiday Blues!
The holidays are finally here. The Christmas lights are up, the shopping is nearly done, the party-planning is in full swing. So why do you feel unfulfilled, empty, or even a little depressed? Continue reading
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