{"id":23103,"date":"2025-12-06T12:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/?p=23103"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:42:17","slug":"managing-seasonal-depression-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/managing-seasonal-depression-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Seasonal Depression This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people, winter brings shorter days, colder weather, and long stretches of darkness. For some, these seasonal changes can also bring shifts in mood, energy, and motivation. If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0noticed that you feel more tired, withdrawn, or down during certain months each year, you may be experiencing\u00a0<\/span>seasonal depression<\/span><\/b>, sometimes called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You’re\u00a0not alone\u2014seasonal depression affects millions of people across the country, and support is available.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is Seasonal Depression?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Seasonal depression is a form of depression that follows a predictable pattern. Symptoms usually start and end around the same time each year, most commonly in the fall and winter months. A diagnosis must be made by a healthcare provider and typically requires symptoms to occur seasonally for at least two years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers believe seasonal depression is connected to shorter days and\u00a0reduced\u00a0sunlight. Less sunlight may lead to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n