A Spotlight On The “Winter Blues” And How It Can Make You Feel

Montana Is Hit Hard By This Disease

The weather in Montana can have a big impact on mental health. One disease known as Seasonal Affective Disorder can be found rampant in Montana due to the changes of the season, shorter days meaning less sunlight and mood changes.

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The National Institute of Mental Health provides detailed information into what SAD is and how it can effect you during winter months.

Seeing cooler weather heading our way there may be people feeling the impact of the gloom and doom.

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"If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons change, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer, known as winter-pattern SAD or winter depression."

Seasonal Affective Disorder In Montana

The truth is this this disorder can affect you any time of the year based on the weather and changes around you but there are some things you can do to try and prevent it from hitting you hard.

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Some treatment involves light therapy, psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, and even taking vitamin D.

If you notice with changes in the weather come changes in your mental health, look further into what Seasonal Affective Disorder can do and discuss treatment options with your doctor.

Stay safe out there Montana!