Summer's Dark Shadow: The Unseen Toll of Seasonal Affective Disorder As people enjoy the warmth of summer, a quieter crisis is unfolding.
While winter's icy grip is often associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), its less discussed counterpart – summer SAD – is taking hold, particularly among Canadians.
Like its winter cousin, summer SAD can be just as debilitating, yet it remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Mark Manning, a salesperson from Calgary, finds the long days, heat, and humidity overwhelming.