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Is ‘summertime sadness’ real? Experts explain how SAD works in India

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Updated on: 23 March,2022 10:18 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sarasvati T | sarasvati.nagesh@mid-day.com

The mercury is rising in humid Mumbai, and experts observe that intense variations in temperature can have a psychological impact similar to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here’s how you can identify summer-induced mental health effects and deal with them

Is ‘summertime sadness’ real? Experts explain how SAD works in India

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as winter depression, is defined as a condition that occurs specifically with the onset of winter, due to reduced exposure to light and longer nights, bringing in gloomy moods and a ‘winter blues’ state of mind. While this is true for regions with relatively colder climatic conditions, for India, which has a tropical monsoon and dry climate, signs and symptoms of SAD can be associated with rising temperatures. It is a common phenomenon during the summer season.

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