We recently spoke with Mark J. Nowak, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, about depression and seasonal affective disorder.
Q: Why do people suffer from holiday depression?
Many factors can contribute to “holiday depression”—the inability to be with one's family and friends, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, financial constraints, the demands of shopping, parties, family reunions, and house guests can all be contributing factors to feelings of anxiety and depression during or after the holiday season.