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New Wintering Well Program Tackles Seasonal Affective Disorder

10/23/2025

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The University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh launch the Wintering Well programme in the Orkney Islands on Sunday to help over one million people in the United Kingdom, with emphasis on Scotland, affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Residents can borrow boxes containing therapeutic lamps and guides to improve winter routines.
Booky McBookface will distribute the boxes after a pilot in East Dunbartonshire.

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Story summary

The University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh launch the Wintering Well programme in the Orkney Islands on Sunday to help over one million people in the United Kingdom, with emphasis on Scotland, affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Residents can borrow boxes containing therapeutic lamps and guides to improve winter routines.
Booky McBookface will distribute the boxes after a pilot in East Dunbartonshire.