SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PESHAWAR DISTRICT

The current study was conducted to identify the impact of seasonal affective disorder on the academic lives of undergraduate students in the Peshawar district. SAD is defined as "seasonal depression" that is brought on by a particular season's depressive episodes as well as other symptoms, especially during the winter. The sample size consisted of 100 undergraduate students from different universities in Peshawar (N = 100). Their ages ranged from 18 to 26 years old. The Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) along with a demographic and informed consent sheet was administered. Statistical analysis revealed that among 100 participants, 71 were affected by SAD. Further on, it was elaborated that female students have high rates of SAD as compared to male students. The present study has a high value of significance (10.928). The results of the study supported the proposed hypotheses and confirmed the impact of seasonal affective disorder on the academic performance of undergraduate students while having a large female population. Depression is a recurrent and serious medical condition that negatively affects moods, how you see the world, and how you behave. It is the illness that drives feelings of dissatisfaction in one's actions. Students' cognitions are affected, which negatively affects their grades. They are unable to manage their everyday activities. Exercise, a balanced diet, and psychiatric treatments should also be employed as part of a treatment plan for symptoms.