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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


SAD symptoms are similar to depression symptoms including withdrawal, less pleasure from typically enjoyable activities, increased irritability and fatigue and a decrease in concentration.

Faculty, students share seasonal depression coping strategies

December 4, 2024

Psychology Prof. Wendi Gardner was diagnosed with winter seasonal depression after moving to Ohio from Florida for graduate school. As she experienced her first Midwest winter, she said she noticed...

Henry Crown Sports Pavilion’s Wellness Suite has a glass window entrance.

NU Wellness Suite offers white light therapy, aims to alleviate seasonal depression symptoms

December 1, 2022

As the coldest winter months approach, Northwestern’s Wellness Suite is working to combat students’ seasonal affective disorder and low energy levels through white light therapy.  According to...

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