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10 Tips for Handling Seasonal Affective Disorder, COVID-19 and Post-Election Aftermath This Winter
There is a lot going on in the world, to sum it up in one sentence. Regardless of your location, age, gender, race and other identities, everyone has been impacted by the events of 2020. As winter approaches, the American Psychiatric Association estimates that 5% of adults in the United States experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you do the math, this is over 16 million people! This winter season will be more challenging due to social distancing, the projected increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and the aftermath of the 2020 election cycle.