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Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
The sun is shining, and temperatures are warm, so more people are out and about.
For some folks, summertime is an incredibly difficult season.
In fact, its a legit phenomenon known assummerseasonal affective disorder.
Summer SAD is less common than winter SAD, but its no less challenging for those who experience it.
Still, there are a few factors experts hypothesize could attribute to the mood disorder.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
Weather is, perhaps obviously, one of them.
Andadequate sleep is mission-critical for positive moods.
Heat can also play a role, says Grazer.
This year,the World Health Organization (WHO)examined existing researchon how climate change impacts mental health.
Schedules also tend to be disrupted in the summer, says Grazer, which can be destabilizing.
People are more accepting of the idea of feeling down or depressed during the winter.
For those struggling, it can make them feel worse when they are expected to be happier.
This post-vax summer comes with high expectations and often heavy doses of pressure, says Dr. Manly.
Those aforementioned high expectations around hot-vax summer can be problematic, too, says Grazer.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
She recommends setting attainable goals for the summer.
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