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Life Kit · October 29, 2026 · 17m

Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on energy. In this episode, a pioneering psychiatrist—the first to study Seasonal Affective Disorder—shares advice on understanding and managing SAD. The discussion covers why reduced daylight affects mood and offers practical tips to help listeners weather the colder, darker months. Originally aired in October 2020, the episode remains a go-to resource for anyone seeking evidence-based strategies to cope with seasonal depression.

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Preview

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Is a Recognized Condition
SAD is a real form of depression triggered by seasonal changes, first studied by the psychiatrist featured in this episode.
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Practical Strategies to Manage Seasonal Depression
The episode offers practical tips to help cope with seasonal depression.

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