Finding Light in the Darker Months: Understanding Seasonal Depression
by Charlotte Lee As the clocks ‘fall back’ and the evenings draw in, the world around us begins to slow. The days feel shorter, the light slips away earlier, and for many of us, that shift brings a quiet heaviness. The dark evenings can feel daunting, as though the season itself asks us to retreat inward. We often joke about “seasonal depression,” but for many, it’s far more than a passing mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real and recognised form of depression that follows a...