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5 Strategies to Combat Winter Depression Now
10/21/2025
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- Lindsay Richerson, a mental health expert, says five strategies can mitigate winter depression.
- Richerson recommends starting light therapy in September or October with a 10,000-lux light box for 20–30 minutes daily.
- Richerson recommends taking 1,000–2,000 IU of Vitamin D to counteract seasonal deficiency.
- Richerson recommends using dawn simulators to mimic natural sunlight for easier wake-ups.
- Richerson recommends establishing a winter routine now and creating a SAD emergency kit.
