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Why Shorter Days Hit Harder for Some With Seasonal Affective Disorder

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By    |   Friday, 31 October 2025 07:21 AM EDT

It's that time of year again: Temperatures are cooling, leaves are changing, and days are getting shorter.

This season also brings mental health challenges for many. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs annually as people struggle with the longer periods of darkness in fall and winter.

Hannah Swanson

Hannah Swanson is a freelance journalist at Newsmax and a communications professional specializing in media strategy and public relations.

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