MACON, Ga. — As the first day of fall approaches , you may be noticing more than just cooler weather and changing leaves. For some, the season brings shifts in mood, energy, and focus—often called the “fall blues.”

What Are the Fall Blues?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines these changes as part of a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , a form of depression linked to seasonal changes. Cleveland Clinic estimates it affects about 5% of Americans each year.

Dr. Lance Slade, a physician with Primary Pediatrics, told 13WMAZ the yearly shift in sunlight can influence both mood and health.

“Every like September 21, December 22, every three months or so when we change seasons, you can see some of us and our families get more up and down based on some of tha

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