Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as S.A.D., is a sustained dip in mood associated with the change in seasons. Leina and I have several family members who have this disorder and have tried different methods for treatment. 

We will cover in-depth what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, how to know if you have S.A.D., and how to improve the effects it has on you.

We respond in different ways, some of those are adaptive and some are maladaptive. Today we are talking about maladaptive versus adaptive coping strategies.

Today, we’re talking about preventative mental health. We want to compare this to our physical health and how we have a genetic disposition, or even just higher risk factors as we're going through a global pandemic. We can build resilience and can become mentally fit ahead of our stressors. Let’s shift the conversation from mental health to mental fitness.