Holiday depression, or seasonal affective disorder, tends to occur when the season changes from summer to fall. For some people its their bodys response to the change in weather and lack of sunlight, thus altering their overall mood. Others are directly affected by the stress or lonliness during the holiday season.

Stress associated with trying to make, or meet all of those demands that are sometimes placed on us and those types of things. So clinical would be somethings actually affecting the biochemistry of the body and situational happens to be that situation thats going on. And then for some of us you know, snow, the weathers bad, getting out of the house isnt as easy, its probably easier to stay home. So we feel like were caged in and were kind of stuck. And that takes, and also has an impact on people. Jim Davis, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center

Treatment options can vary depending on the patients goals and personal needs.

It could be a combination of individual counseling and family counseling, or individual counseling with couples depending on the needs of the people that were working with. Jim Davis, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center

An important part of battling any type of depression is to stay connected with people and engage in activities. Whether its exercising, taking on a new hobby or surrounding yourself with loved ones. If you or someone you know is coping with depression, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

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