San Salvador - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?

No, although I felt very validated when I read a New York Times article a few years ago about *summer* SAD. I found the lack of changing seasons pretty difficult. I know that lots of people love the perpetual summer! - Sep 2025


No Seasonal Affective Disorder here. - Oct 2023


No, although I would say that the pandemic + the relentless pace of work is really weighing on people. - Feb 2022


Not that I am aware of. - Aug 2021


Sunny all the time and even during rainy season it peaks out for half the day. - Jun 2018


I am not aware of any issues. - Mar 2018


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