Feeling depressed? Build a SAD routine.

Is the lack of sunlight in the winter months really getting to you? Do you find yourself fighting tooth and nail to keep up with life's demands every winter?

You may be dealing with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Brittany has developed her own morning routine to combat this type of depression.

Today, she's joined by Dr. Norman E.

Rosenthal , psychiatrist and scientist who first described seasonal affective disorder in the 1980s, to get feedback on her SAD routine, and learn about how we all can think differently about the rough winter months. Support Public Media.

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