Does Your Personality Predispose You to the Winter Blues?

With winter in the northern climes comes an increase in the risk of developing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Short of a diagnosable disorder, others experience the winter blues. As it turns out, it’s not only the cold or the reduction in daylight, but personality may also play a key role.read more

Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - January 10, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Depression Happiness Personality Self-Help coping Light Therapy neuroticism openness to experience SADS seasonal affective disorder tips winter blues Source Type: news