The lack of sunlight from shorter winter days can bring on depressive symptoms, and social isolation is common among people with seasonal affective disorder.
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The lack of sunlight from shorter winter days can bring on depressive symptoms, and social isolation is common among people with seasonal affective disorder.
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The start of a new year means continued short days and long nights. While some might be unhappy over the lack of daylight outside, millions of people have to worry about a more severe type of sadness: the winter blues.