#29 Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Title: Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Date: 2/4/26

Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab

Episode title and number: #29 Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Brief summary of episode: In this episode we talk about the winter blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We discuss how common it is, as well as how it differs by location and gender. We also review evidence-based treatments for SAD.

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 [0:00] Intro.

Topic #2 [1:30] Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Topic #3 [8:00] How common is SAD?

Topic #4 [13:40] Evolutionary root of SAD?

Topic #5 [22:00] Comorbidity of SAD with other mental health issues

Topic #6 [23:00] Circadian rhythm and SAD

Topic #7 [28:00] Bright Light Therapy

Topic #8 [37:00] Exercise and SAD

Topic #9 [41:00] Reflection challenge

References & Resources:

- https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/clinics-and-programs/winter-depression/

- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003552120300832

- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987704004013?via%3Dihub

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