Good evening!  I'm Kerry J Harrison at the business desk.  As the fall season approaches I'd like to focus in on a type of depression called SAD.  It is also known as the seasonal adjustment depression and it affects millions of Americans and millions more worldwide.
For years now the medical profession has been trying to catch our attention re SAD but sadly enough many have chosen to ignore it till now.  SAD really exists and seems to be growing more and more among all age groups.  What is SAD?  SAD is a type of depression that affects those who are unable to deal with changes in seasons.  For example, some people are affected by fall, while others are affected by winter.  There are many who seem to go into depression after a long hot summer, when the fall arrives and the trees start to lose their leaves.  While there are others who go into depression when winter arrives because the cold weather is here. 
According to many experts, some of the symptoms of SAD include eating more, sleeping more, and an over indulgence in sweet stuff.  SAD is very real and the medical profession is pushing for Americans to make themselves more aware of what it is, what causes it, and how to deal with it.  Chances are that you probably know a few people who actually are afflicted with SAD.  You probably never paid attention to your aunt who hates fall and always seems to be more than a bit grouchy in the fall.  Or your teenager who seems to hibernate in the winter choosing to stay in his room most of the time stuffing himself with loads of cookies and candy.  Maybe it's time for us to keep a closer eye on our loved ones and our friends during the fall and winter.  Observe their behavioral patterns a bit more closely.  Maybe we are not aware that we ourselves may be a victim of SAD. 
The good thing about SAD is that it is a very treatable illness and the sooner we recognize those tell tale symptoms the quicker we can get help either for ourselves or for others.
Enjoy your evening.