9 Signs You're Suffering From 'End Of Summer Sadness'

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You might think that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) only kicks in when the days become short and dark (ie, at the height of winter).

Well, it can. But the condition can begin in summer too, the NHS says – in fact, SAD just means your mood can change according to a seasonal pattern.

And speaking to HuffPost UK, Rick Cox, a therapist from online counselling platform BetterHelp, said that a separate issue called “end of summer sadness” can kick in around this time of year, too.