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Countries with Highest Rates of Winter Blues


Symptoms of depression,also known as the "Winter Blues" are a lack of energy, difficulty in concentrating and lost of interest in the usual activities during the winter months. The main difference of winter blues with those affected by seasonal affective disorder may be the intensity of the symptoms. Canada, Finland and Netherlands are among the countries with the highest incidence of seasonal affective disorder. Most Scandinavian countries are also affected with winter blues.

The Top 10 Resources on Countries with Highest Rates of Winter Blues

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  1. Wikipedia: Throughout the World
  2. American Journal of Psychiatry: Lack of Seasonal Mood Change in Icelanders
  3. Prague Tribune: SAD Facts
  4. Lightbox Company of New England: Epidemiology
  5. University of Alabama: Winter Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Global, Biocultural Perspective

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