MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – In any given year, about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal affective disorder, commonly known as seasonal depression, according to Mental Health America. Temperatures have dropped, people aren’t spending as much time outside, and spirits get low.
“Seasonal depression is really called seasonal affective disorder, and it is really a chemical imbalance. So, when folks feel like this is happening, and they don’t understand why, it is a valid situation,” said Kim Hammack, director of mental illness community programs for the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
When sunlight and time outside decrease, Hammack says your vitamin D intake tends to decrease as well…