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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command issued the following press release:
FORT LEE, Va. --
For many people, the change in weather and season brings great joy and happiness. But for others, it makes them sad. Seasonal affective disorder, known as SAD, affects an estimated 10 million people and possibly includes someone you know.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health's SAD resource page, many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves during a SAD episode. They may start to feel down when the days get shorter in the fall and winter, and begin to feel better in the spring when the daylight hours are longer. In some cases, these mood changes can affect...