3 expert tips to "fall back" for daylight saving time 2023 without getting seasonal affective disorder

Gaining an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends on Nov. 5 might sound like a win, but experts say there are still ways that "falling back" can disrupt our health. 

"Despite the gaining or losing an hour, one of the things that we can expect is the light exposure (to change)," explains Blair Steel, a licensed clinical psychologist. "And we know that less morning light can decrease levels of mood-boosting hormones, such as serotonin."

Being aware of these changes — and taking steps to address their impact — can also help shore up your defenses against the winter blues or seasonal depression, clinically known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.