The 10 U.S. cities where seasonal depression hits hardest (and when it peaks this year) by Taylor Bennett | Nov 2, 2025 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Research We can predict flu season. We know when cold and allergy meds will fly off the shelves. So why not seasonal depression? For the fourth year, Thriveworks has analyzed Google search trends and weather data to pinpoint when seasonal depression hits hardest, giving people a chance to get ahead of…
Types of depression and how they’re treated by Hannah DeWitt | Oct 29, 2025 | Depression, Disorders, Mental Health Topics Every year, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. experience a major depressive episode. It’s one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, but did you know there are different types? There are eight total, and though they might look similar, they each come with their own distinct causes and…
Cold weather and depression: Can the fall and winter bring on depression? by Taylor Bennett | Jan 11, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health Topics While some of us simply despise the cold weather characteristic of winter, others actually suffer significantly from a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. This particular type of depression is thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight; symptoms include feelings of despair, difficulty sleeping, and…