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Frosty Moods? Melt Away the Winter Blues

As winter nears, many Americans say they feel a drop in mood, according to a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association. The survey shows that 41% of adults experience a “winter funk,” with higher rates in the Midwest (52%) and Northeast (46%). APA President Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan explained that shorter days, sudden time changes and holiday stress are common triggers for the “winter blues.” Many people respond to winter by sleeping more (41%), feeling more...