If shorter days, colder weather, and early sunsets leave you feeling sluggish, unmotivated, or just not yourself, you’re not alone. Millions experience winter blues — and for some, it’s part of a diagnosable, treatable form of depression. Dr. James Murrough helps us understand:
Leslie also opens up about her own experience with seasonal mood changes, making this an honest, practical, and deeply relatable conversation.
Whether you’re struggling with SAD, curious about prevention, or helping someone you love, this episode gives you real, actionable tools backed by science.
👍 To get help for Seasonal Affective Disorder or get evaluated for depression, visit The Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/depression-anxiety-center
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