Stigmabase | North America

Is mental health seasonal? If, as the researchers suspected, mental illness has a seasonal component, monthly dips and peaks in American self-help searches should be inverted from Australian ones, where winter arrives in March and lasts through September. Indeed, that's just ...

Sad or SAD? The importance of language in mental health  - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a well-known phenomenon in the mental health community, particularly in Canada, where our country's dark, ...

Climate change causing farmers mental anguish  - According to a recent survey, farmers there are beset by mental health ... worry is becoming detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing," Ellis said. ... of 'seasonal affective disorder ' -- not from lack of sunlight, but from lack of rain.

Holiday depression is a concern for many - Whether it's referred to as seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression or holiday depression, experts say more people suffer from a form of depression or mental health issues during the holidays. Mental health professionals like Ann Gilbert, IU Heath's Service Line Medical ...

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and how do students cope? - “There needs to be a way to get rid of the stigma and inform others about mental health .” Earling said being with people is a good distraction and is a good way to take her mind off of things. “I care for people personally, and I care for everyone,” Earling said. “I want to be there for people and be their ...