Seasonal Affective Disorder

January 5, 2026

Sometimes It’s More Than Just The Winter Blues

David Wise

Illustration of woman poking through the dark clouds into the sunshine

  By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. The winter months bring shorter days and colder temperatures, which can affect your mood, energy and overall well-being. Many people call this the “winter blues,” but for some, these seasonal changes are more serious and can greatly affect how you feel, think and behave. This condition is known as Seasonal…