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Seasonal affective disorder: More than just the winter blues (video)

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Just the Winter Blues

image: As the days get shorter, darker and colder, people seem to be getting gloomier. For some folks with seasonal affective disorder, the changing seasons can make them sadder than most, to the point of depression. Why does this happen? Are there effective treatments? Reactions has the chemistry to explain this disorder and some possible treatments. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/lld7lFZm-m0. view more 

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2015 -- As the days get shorter, darker and colder, people seem to be getting gloomier. For folks with seasonal affective disorder, the changing seasons can make them sadder than most, to the point of depression. Why does this happen? What can someone with the condition do about it? Reactions has the chemistry to explain this disorder and some possible treatments. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/lld7lFZm-m0.

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