We're quickly approaching the start of the Winter solstice, which takes place this year on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:03am Eastern Time in the Northern Hemisphere. With the fallback time change from daylight savings time a few weeks ago, it has become dark earlier in the evening and temperatures are cooling down. Did you know that the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of seasonal depression?
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a condition in which some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. Typically, SAD occurs during the fall and winter months when there's less sunlight and days are shorter. SAD usually lifts during the spring and summer months. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, but many of them are listed on the graphic above.
SAD may be effectively treated with a specific type of light therapy. Antidepressant medicine and talk therapy may be helpful to reduce SAD symptoms for some people. Additionally, vitamin D supplements may also help.
Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you're experiencing symptoms this season at https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder
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