Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heat, humidity and pollen likely cause summer sadness, while reduced daylight causes winter seasonal affective disorder. (Getty ...

The summer sun isn’t always associated with feelings of happiness. While the winter’s lack of sunlight leads to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for many, there are also people who experience the ...

Summer is a time of outdoor fun for many people, especially those who have slogged through winter’s bitter cold. Not so for individuals who suffer from summer depression. Heat, humidity and pollen ...

Ice cream, swimming pools, barbecues and beaches – summer has many positive associations. But some people feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months and may suffer from a type of ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Summer is typically associated ...

Every year, despite knowing better, I’m surprised that my depression doesn’t magically disappear in the summer. In the winter, sure, of course I’m depressed! It’s cold and dark and all too easy to ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. The summer season is marked by vacations, getaways, swimming and fun outdoor adventures. And yet for some among us, summer is a ...

Summer is a time of year most people associate with vacations, family get-togethers, swimming, picnics, warm evenings, and good times. While most people look forward with excitement and anticipation ...

The sky is grey, the holidays are over, and soon the sun will start setting before 8 pm again. No wonder many people feel their mood dip in late August and early September. On Instagram and TikTok, ...

You’re not supposed to be depressed in summer. What’s not to love? Long twilights, endless weddings, fresh strawberries, truly enormous hats. For most people, this is the high point of their year, a ...

Summer is a time of outdoor fun for many people, especially those who have slogged through winter’s bitter cold. Not so for individuals who suffer from summer depression. Heat, humidity and pollen are ...