Published by The Post and Courier
SAD affects nearly 5 percent of the US each year. Here’s what you should know.
While the onslaught of the winter season means bringing out your heaviest coat, many in the state will carry a different kind of weight on their shoulders this season—seasonal affective disorder.
“With the onset of the pandemic, health care providers may refer patients to me saying they’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, “ said Stephanie Gore, a licensed professional counselor of over 13 years. “It isn’t until later on in treatment that a person could be diagnosed with SAD. ”
