Winter, the Holidays and Your Mental Health
Pages from Mind Body Seven for the winter months, in calendar order. Each link goes to the page that covers the topic.
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that “SAD is a type of depression characterized by a recurrent seasonal pattern, with symptoms lasting about 4−5 months out of the year,” and that “in most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer.”
Source: National Institute of Mental Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder (NIH Publication No. 23-MH-8138, revised 2023; accessed September 15, 2026).
October – November
Integrative Treatment Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
SAD is a form of depression tied to the seasons, four times more common in women. Learn the risk factors and integrative treatment options.
Related: CBT for Seasonal Affective Disorder
November – December
Burnout & Chronic Stress Treatment in Brooklyn, NY
Burnout and chronic stress treatment in Brooklyn. Restore energy, regulation, and emotional balance with integrative therapy and care.
November – December
How to Cope With Anniversaries, Holidays, and Grief Triggers
Birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries can trigger the anniversary effect, a surge of grief. Learn practical ways to prepare and cope.
Related: Grief Treatment in Brooklyn, NY
December
Insomnia Treatment in Brooklyn, NY
Insomnia treatment in Brooklyn. Address sleep anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic insomnia with integrative therapy and care.
Related: Stress and Sleep: Breaking the Cycle
December – February
Depression & Treatment-Resistant Depression in Brooklyn, NY
Personalized depression treatment in Brooklyn, including therapy, psychiatry, and care for treatment-resistant depression.
Winter
Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health Treatment
Postpartum and perinatal mental health care in Brooklyn supports anxiety, mood changes, and intrusive thoughts during and after pregnancy.
January
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If you are in crisis: Go to the nearest emergency room, call 911, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 immediately.