In this lesson, students build on the understandings developed in Lessons 1 and 2 and draw conclusions based on literary elements. Students will: 1  draw conclusions based on information within a text, including determining the theme of a text.
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. You may have SAD if you felt depressed during the last two winters but felt much better in spring and summer. Some people may have SAD during the summer months. Anyone can get SAD, but it's more common in:
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons â SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer. Treatment for SAD may include light therapy (phototherapy), psychotherapy and medications. Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the winter blues or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.