The Science of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Why understanding the seasons can transform how you support minds at work, in school, and beyond.

As the days shorten and the light fades, many people experience more than just a dip in mood.
Energy drops. Focus wavers. Motivation slips away.

For some, these seasonal changes can have a powerful effect on wellbeing, learning, and performance.

This second Neuro Lab webinar explores the neuroscience of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)  , what’s really happening in the brain, how it affects executive functions like focus and planning, and what you can do to support yourself and others through the darker months.

What You’ll Learn

• The neuroscience behind Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and why mood, energy, and cognition shift as daylight changes.
  
• How SAD impacts executive function skills — attention, organisation, emotional regulation, and working memory.
  
• Practical, evidence-based strategies to support yourself, your students, clients, or employees through seasonal mood changes.
  
• How to create light, structure, and stability in classrooms, therapy sessions, and workplaces when energy dips. 

Who This Webinar Is For

This session is for anyone who works with or supports others:

• Educators and SENCOs who notice students losing focus or motivation in the winter months.
  
• Therapists and coaches supporting clients through emotional and behavioural shifts.
  
• HR and wellbeing professionals helping teams maintain performance and connection through seasonal stress. 

If you want to understand the brain behind behaviour and use that insight to lead change  this session is for you.

Why Attend

• Gain actionable, research-informed insight from a leading academic thought leader in neuroscience and mental health.
  
• Learn strategies you can apply immediately for yourself and the people you support.
  
• Discover how awareness of the brain environment interaction can transform wellbeing and performance all year round.