When symptoms clearly begin to interfere with daily functions, students who are having trouble going to class and getting assignments done, they need some coping methods - counseling can help with that.

In the U.S., 7 to 10 percent of the population suffer from winter depression.

Symptoms of SAD are a little different from depression.

The light box is the preferred treatment. Not any light will do; certain studies show that a specific intensity is needed.

Exercise, eating right, and adhering to a schedule helps.

Asian and Spanish students are usually the ones that have more trouble with English. In class I do not treat the students differently. What I do is to explain a lesson as many times as a student needs to. I have no problem with repeating what I am saying and being patient with these students.