Yes, it’s real. And you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder, more commonly known as SAD, is a form of depression related to the change of seasons. Clever acronym aside, this disorder is very common and very treatable. Usually beginning in the fall and continuing into the winter months, SAD can deplete your energy and bring down your mood, much like general depression. It can even happen in the spring and summer months, but this occurs far less often. It's no coincidence that the fall and winter are often referred to as "cuffing season"...nobody wants to suffer through the cold, insuffera ..read more

What it means to grieve in the age of social media About five years ago, I lost my best friend in a tragic car accident. She had just turned 19 years old. It was my first week of college and my first time living away from home. I felt like I’d abandoned her. She was starting community college in our hometown, and I was going to a four-year university almost two hours away. It was an easy drive, but we knew it would change our dynamic. She even talked about transferring to my school after getting some credits under her belt, since we had a great art program and she wanted to pursue photojournal ..read more

What it means to grieve in the age of social media About five years ago, I lost my best friend in a tragic car accident. She had just turned 19 years old. It was my first week of college and my first time living away from home. I felt like I’d abandoned her. She was starting community college in our hometown, and I was going to a four-year university almost two hours away. It was an easy drive, but we knew it would change our dynamic. She even talked about transferring to my school after getting some credits under her belt, since we had a great art program and she wanted to pursue photojournal ..read more

Yes, it’s real. And you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder, more commonly known as SAD, is a form of depression related to the change of seasons. Clever acronym aside, this disorder is very common and very treatable. Usually beginning in the fall and continuing into the winter months, SAD can deplete your energy and bring down your mood, much like general depression. It can even happen in the spring and summer months, but this occurs far less often. It's no coincidence that the fall and winter are often referred to as "cuffing season"...nobody wants to suffer through the cold, insuffera ..read more