In a given year about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, and the number of those affected is higher in regions that experience harsher winter weather. Our panel of experts discuss what leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder and methods for treating it. They also discuss ways to stay healthy and active during the winter months.
Michelle Newman, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Penn State
Natalie Hernandez DePalma, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Sharon McDonald, MEd, RD, LDN
Senior Extension Educator and Food Safety Specialist, Penn State
As the seasons change and the temperature drops, we become more susceptible to seasonal bugs and other illnesses. Doctors from local healthcare providers explain how to stay healthy heading into winter and what symptoms look like for more common viruses at this time of year.
Our panel of experts discuss what leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder, methods for treating it, and ways to stay healthy and active during the winter months.
2022 is a midterm election year, and Pennsylvania is a battleground state. Voters will pick a new governor and a new U.S. Senator, in races that have been playing out in national news. We talks with two experts about how elections are shaping up in Pennsylvania.
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