35 Million People Suffer From SAD
What would you consider to be some of the most common diseases? Cancer is probably the first disease on everyone’s mind because it is frequently discussed and many people are diagnosed with cancer everyday. In addition, heart disease is another common disease that many individuals suffer from. These diseases are among the major killers of individuals in the world. And while they are of major concern, concern should also be given to the mental disorders that seem to be plaguing many people in our society.
We used to know little about these disorders. However, thanks to the advances in modern medicine, we actually know quite a bit about these disorders. Mental health can affect the wellbeing and productivity of an individual. For many people their mental health struggles are nonstop. However, for some, there is a pattern for their mental health issues. This pattern emerges as the seasons change.
Every winter the sun shines less causing depression in 35 million individuals. This depression is known as Season Affective Disorder. Many people who struggle with this disorder do not even realize they are suffering from the disorder. If you are SAD during the winter months you could be one of the 35 million.
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