{"id":211666,"date":"2024-02-21T14:58:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/?p=211666"},"modified":"2024-09-06T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T10:22:25","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/ar\/blog\/winter-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0645\u0627 \u0647\u0648 \u0627\u0643\u062a\u0626\u0627\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u062a\u0627\u0621\u061f \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0643\u0634\u0627\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0639\u0631\u0627\u0636 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u062c\u0627\u062a"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"211666\" class=\"elementor elementor-211666\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4021cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4021cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4acd839\" data-id=\"4acd839\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1c67a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b1c67a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Winter depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> is a form of <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">seasonal depression<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">typically occurs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> in the winter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">with fewer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> daylight hours.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Experts believe <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">changes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> light exposure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> the <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">circadian rhythm<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> (the body&#8217;s internal clock) and disrupt the production of <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">neurotransmitters<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> such<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> serotonin and melatonin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">possibly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">leading<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">winter depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48324621 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d81622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d81622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are serotonin and melatonin?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Serotonin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a neurotransmitter that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/how-can-biofeedback-relieve-stress-and-anxiety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>regulates moods and emotions<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, contributing to feelings of well-being. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Melatonin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a hormone produced in response to darkness, plays a crucial role in the sleep-wake cycle, promoting restful sleep. Balanced levels of serotonin and melatonin are vital for mental health, mood stability, and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintaining a healthy sleep pattern<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0197e9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0197e9d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d59b72\" data-id=\"0d59b72\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9451dd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9451dd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are symptoms of (winter) depression?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43162e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43162e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c5af88\" data-id=\"0c5af88\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bec6ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bec6ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\">Winter depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\"> is quite <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW245741390 BCX0\">similar to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\"> major depressive disorder in terms of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\">symptoms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\">. Common <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\">signs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\"> of both <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\">types of depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245741390 BCX0\"> include (but are not limited to):<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245741390 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of energy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: individuals with winter depression often experience <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fatigue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disrupted sleep patterns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as oversleeping, difficulty falling asleep, and finding it hard to wake up in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mood changes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> including feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and irritability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weight gain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, often due to increased cravings for carbohydrates and comfort foods.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finding it hard to concentrate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on tasks or to make decisions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0c3e46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0c3e46\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0876c7e\" data-id=\"0876c7e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7846a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7846a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to deal with winter depression<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bcbbd03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bcbbd03\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c77d1f5\" data-id=\"c77d1f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b812658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b812658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">To get out of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">winter <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">feel less depressed in winter<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">light therapy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> (phototherapy) <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">often proves helpful<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">as it can help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> regulate the body&#8217;s internal clock<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">or<\/span><\/span> <strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">circadian rhythm<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77107779 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8bfdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8bfdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><b><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34002266 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34002266 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">The impact of light on mental health<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34002266 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h5><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light has a crucial effect on our sense of well-being. Natural sunlight is a primary source of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vitamin D<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which the body uses to produce <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">serotonin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, commonly known as the \u2019feel-good\u2019 neurotransmitter. Additionally, exposure to light helps improve our sleep-wake cycle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3650f7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3650f7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-475dc6a\" data-id=\"475dc6a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5d383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f5d383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is light therapy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc025a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc025a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70ea9e9\" data-id=\"70ea9e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebbaa84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebbaa84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Light therapy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">can involve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> exposure to bright <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">artificial light<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> that mimics natural sunlight<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">, or increased exposure to <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">natural light<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">The latter<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">can include outdoor activities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> leaving curtains open at night to let in more natural light in the morning.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Various studies<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> have shown light therapy to be effective in treating <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">winter depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">mood disorders <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> major<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">depressive disorder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72068938 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> and bipolar disorder.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c3ed05 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c3ed05\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb9ff35\" data-id=\"fb9ff35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f1f343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f1f343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nutrition as treatment for (winter) depression<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a30362 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a30362\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28721db\" data-id=\"28721db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49a694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a49a694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is an established fact that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">nutrition<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> plays a crucial role in supporting mental health as well. Adopting a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/7-day-immunity-booster-diet-plan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>diet for boosting your immune system<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or adding certain foods to your diet can have a positive impact on your mood and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are some foods known to have a positive impact:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protein-rich foods<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, quinoa, lean meats, poultry, tofu, and legumes, are rich in amino acids crucial for producing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fatty fish<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">including salmon, mackerel, and trout, are abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting brain health. These essential nutrients play a crucial role in neurotransmitter function and have been associated with a decreased risk of depression.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids too. Moreover, they are packed with essential nutrients including magnesium, zinc, and selenium, all of which are linked to mood regulation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whole grains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> like brown rice, quinoa, and oats are abundant in complex carbohydrates. They help regulate blood sugar levels, ensuring a consistent energy supply to the brain and promoting a stable mood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dark leafy greens<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as spinach, kale, and chard are rich sources of folate, which helps you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deal with (winter) depression<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Probiotics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> found in fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi contribute to gut health. Research indicates a significant link between gut health and mental well-being.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turmeric<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> contains curcumin, an active compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. Incorporating turmeric into your diet can boost overall brain health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Berries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are abundant in antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can contribute to mood disorders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citrus fruits<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are high in vitamin C \u2013 an antioxidant that helps the body avoid oxidative stress and produce neurotransmitters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dark chocolate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> stimulates the production of endorphins, or \u2018happy hormones\u2019.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b746d88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b746d88\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0b8547\" data-id=\"a0b8547\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49db76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a49db76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19424a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19424a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce1dd22\" data-id=\"ce1dd22\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5017af0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5017af0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Winter depression<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> can bring unique challenges to our mental well-being. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">U<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">nderstanding the symptoms and <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">incorporating effective strategies<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> can make a significant difference. Whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">it&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> embracing the benefits of light therapy to regulate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">our internal clock or making mindful choices in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">our nutrition, there are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">plenty of fairly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">easy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">steps<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> can take to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">feel less depressed in winter<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">However, r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">emember<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\"> seeking support from healthcare professionals, friends, and family is a sign of strength.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94573299 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a form of seasonal depression that typically occurs in the winter, with fewer daylight hours. 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