Baylor College of Medicine: Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to cope during this time.
"Lack of sunlight causes decrease of serotonin, which is placated in mood changes," said Dr. Asim Shah, pro . . .
Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to cope during this time.
"Lack of sunlight causes decrease of serotonin, which is placated in mood changes," said Dr. Asim Shah, pro . . .