Introduction: discovering SAD -- All about SAD -- How seasonal are you? -- What causes SAD? -- SAD in children and adolescents -- "Summer SAD" and other seasonal afflictions -- Light therapy -- Beyond light therapy: other ways to help yourself -- Psychotherapy and SAD -- Antidepressant medications -- A step-by-step guide through the revolving year -- "How can I help?": advice for family and friends -- A brief history of seasonal time -- Polar tales -- SAD through the ages -- Creating with the seasons -- Words for all seasons -- Winter light: life beyond SAD -- The end of an era, 1979-1999 -- Where to get further help for seasonal problems -- Dietary advice, menus, and recipes.