😢 Yes, you can be depressed in the summer. Some people actually feel depressed every summer, and they may have summer seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
🧐 Watch the slides to learn more about summer SAD, what it is, why it happens, and things you can do that can help you cope and feel better.
You can read the full post by Nerdy Girl alumna Dr. Aparna Kumar, here
🌈 While summer SAD is still being studied and is not as well understood as winter SAD, there are things you can do to recognize it and feel better.
Remember that it is absolutely OK to ask other for help. Know that you are not alone in experiencing SAD in the summer and there are things you can do to get better.
Stay safe. Stay well.
Those Nerdy Girls
Please note: If you are in need of immediate assistance in the U.S., please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or at 1-800-273-8255 (Español: 1-888-628-9454; Hearing Support: 1-800-799-4889) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
