Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for some people they are anything but. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content to experience loneliness and a lack of […]
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From shopping and entertaining to gift giving – the holidays can add a lot of stress to your plate this season. Mental Health Counselor, Lynne Shine of Audubon Counseling was in the Winging It Buffalo Style studio this week to discuss tips and advice to get through the holiday season with a positive mind set.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of seasonal depression triggered by the change in seasons, primarily winter. More than half a million Americans experience a winter depression but are better come summer. “It is important to treat SAD, because all forms of depression limit people’s ability to live their lives to the fullest, to […]
The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. We’re still adjusting to Daylight Savings Time and another Western New York winter is on its way. It can affect not just only our physical health, but also our mental health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective […]