--- title: Missouri Sleep Society Blog | SAD description: SAD | --- [![Missouri Sleep Society](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/Missouri_Sleep_Society_Oct2016_Theme/a65ac9a5a0298d9c00066536a8ba65cc.htm)](http://www.mosleep.org) - [Home](http://www.mosleep.org/home.html) - [Our Mission](http://www.mosleep.org/our-mission.html) - [Board Of Directors](http://www.mosleep.org/board-of-directors-.html) - [Membership](http://www.mosleep.org/membership.html) - [Continuing Education](http://www.mosleep.org/continuing-education.html) - [Links](http://www.mosleep.org/links.html) - [Resources](http://www.mosleep.org/resources.html) - [Photos](http://www.mosleep.org/conferences.html) - [Blog](https://blog.mosleep.org) - [Contact Us](http://www.mosleep.org/contact-us.html) # MoSleep Blog Central ## [The Warning Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (The Winter Blues)](https://blog.mosleep.org/the-warning-signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder-the-winter-blues) Posted by [inboundMed](https://blog.mosleep.org/author/inboundmed) on Dec 22, 2016 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/blog_images/winter%20blues.jpg)](https://blog.mosleep.org/the-warning-signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder-the-winter-blues) Millions of Americans experience the winter blues every year. It can be difficult for the average person to distinguish between cabin fever and Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. Knowing how to identify SAD and treating it can be a crucial role of health care professionals, since patients may not recognize the symptoms themselves. Learn the signs to watch for so treatment can begin as soon as possible. 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