Winter Depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to deal with it

Depression can be linked to seasons, mainly winters and autumn. It is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Winter Depression.  

It mainly affects mental health in youth. Mentally it impacts your mood, feelings and levels of energy.

Various reasons include shorter daytime, less exposure to sunlight and physical activity in winters.

According to health experts, less exposure to sunlight can affect the brain and increase issues like depression and anxiety.

Winter depression can be prevented by going outdoors to absorb more sunlight.

Increasing physical activity on a daily basis may also help in reducing or preventing winter depression.

Meditation also helps in calming mind and fighting any signs of depression.

Maintaining a healthy routine can work in keeping mental health balance and prevent depression in winters.

Being socially active and engaging with people close to you helps in keeping a healthy mind.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports.