“Winter Blues” AKA Seasonal Affective Disorder Do you ever experience feeling “sad” or “unmotivated” during the winter months? Especially when it becomes darker earlier, it has such a huge impact on our mood! You are not alone! Research shows about 10 to 20% of people in America experience mild winter blues. Additionally, 5% of adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)- which is depression beginning in fall and continuing into the winter months. What causes “Winter