Seasonal depression plunges upon Hoosiers this Winter

As the days shorten, the clocks roll back, and the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans brace for the physical and psychological changes that winter brings. For Hoosiers, however, this annual transition is compounded by two distinct, intensifying pressures: a vulnerability to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and a systemic lack of mental health resources, all set against a backdrop of acute holiday financial stress.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of major depressive disorder that manifests in a recurring pattern, typically beginning in the late fall and early winter. Symptoms, including a persistent low mood, feelings of worthlessness and profound lack of energy (lethargy), can be debilitating. While the condition is widespread, a recent analysis reveals that Hoosiers