Seasonal depression is related to the change of seasons

Question

This claim is correct based on what the Mayo Clinic stated about how "Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year." This article explains the symptoms of SAD and how it is a very common disorder. This claim is not misinformation and is backed up by the credible source of the Mayo Clinic. 

Answer 1

The attached website provides that seasonal depression is related to the changing of seasons and most who suffer tend to begin symptoms in fall and carry throughout winter. 

"Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. These symptoms often resolve during the spring and summer months. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer and resolves during the fall or winter months."

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651#:~:text=Seasonal%20affective%20disorder%20(SAD)%20is,and%20making%20you%20feel%20moody.

Answer 2

This claim is true because the different seasons can cause you to do different things and act a certain way. According to the Mayo Clinic "Brain chemicals called neurotransmitters send communications between nerves. These chemicals include serotonin, which contributes to feelings of happiness. If you’re at risk of SAD, you may already have less serotonin activity. Since sunlight helps regulate serotonin, a lack of sunlight in the winter can make the situation worse. Serotonin levels can fall further, leading to depression." When it is winter time you may be stuck inside more and not allowed to receive the benefits of sunlight as much.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9293-seasonal-depression

Answer 3

This claim is correct. Many people experience depressive symptoms when the seasons change, especially from Fall to Winter. Psychology Today says, "Every year, about five percent of Americans experience a condition called a seasonal affective disorder." It is a very common disorder, but it is also very treatable. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201710/5-ways-the-change-seasons-might-affect-your 

Answer 4

True

Yes, seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is related to the change of seasons. It is a type of depression that is related to the seasonal changes, usually occurring in the fall and winter months when there is less daylight.

The exact cause of SAD is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to the disruption of the body's circadian rhythm, or internal biological clock, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, hormone production, and other bodily functions. The change in the amount of daylight during the fall and winter months can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm, which can lead to symptoms of depression.

The symptoms of SAD can include feelings of sadness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite or weight, and social withdrawal. Treatment for SAD may include light therapy, where a person is exposed to bright light for a certain amount of time each day, or other forms of therapy such as talk therapy or medication.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8061295/