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Beat Winter Blues: Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) can cause depression and irritability as colder months arrive.
- Kelsey Kojetin, a Montana mental health professional in Great Falls, says symptoms worsen in late fall and winter.
- Rosie Kuska, a peer-recovery coach, urges maintaining social connections and activities like exercise to cope.
- Simple actions such as increased sunlight and staying active can help regulate mood.
