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“When I finally . . . realized I needed help, that was the first step to getting better.” – A Buffalo Grove who has SAD and who asked that her name not be used

“Women are not necessarily more depressed, they’re just more willing to get help.” – Linda Hale, director, mental health department, Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan

“One study has shown that the prevalence of the disorder increases as you move away from the equator.” – Todd Hardin, National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Md.

“If you think you have SAD, you should get an evaluation from a psychiatrist, someone who treats mood disorders.” – Dr. Jonathan Gamze, psychiatrist affiliated with Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines