Where Can I Address My Mental Health in Maryland?

Finding proper care should feel organized, respectful, and doable. At Bloom Health Centers, mental health services are built around clarity: what we are treating, why a treatment is chosen, and how progress will be measured. You will meet with Maryland clinicians who bring diverse training and local insight to mental health care services. We use…

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When the Light Fades: Understanding and Soothing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Young person sitting on the ground in a house, arms crossed and looking irritated

By Zainab Al-Saeed, MSW SAD isn’t simply disliking cold weather or missing summer. It’s a biological and emotional response to the lack of light that disrupts the body’s internal rhythms. Reduced sunlight affects serotonin (our “feel-good” neurotransmitter), melatonin (which regulates sleep), and the body’s circadian clock. The result? A cascade of symptoms: fatigue, irritability, overeating,…

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