Every year, when the clocks go back an hour in October, there are those who relish that extra hour in bed (probably those without children!), and others who this very change starts to affect their moods.
According to the SAD Association SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
is a type of winter depression that affects an estimated 7% of the population every winter between September and April, particularly during December, January and February.
Also known as ‘winter blues’, SAD is caused by a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus because of the shortening of daylight hours and the lack of sunlight in winter.
Take a look at this infograph on SAD to see some interesting facts about the disorder.
This infographic was commissioned by First Choice.
