“Seasonal depression is starting to affect people in the US as the days are getting shorter and the temperature is dropping as we head into late November and early December of 2025. New data from Thriveworks, based on Google Trends and weather patterns, indicates that Google searches for seasonal depression increase by 125 percent from mid-August to the end of September and reach a peak in the third week of November and remain that way through the middle of December.”
‘Winter blues’ or ‘seasonal depression,’ also known as seasonal affective disorder, may affect people during winter. This condition may lead to sadness, lethargy, excessive sleep, carbohydrate cravings, and difficulty concentrating. According to the findings of Thriveworks’ report, the places that experienced the biggest temperature range, averaging 28 degrees from September to December, showed the greatest interest in searching about ‘seasonal depression.’ Places that are severely affected by ‘seasonal depression’ are Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City, Missoula, Syracuse, and Binghamton.
Mental health experts encourage sufferers to treat Seasonal Depression as a real, physical illness rather than a personal failing. Techniques recommended include light therapy boxes, regular sleeping routines, exercise, and, if necessary, counseling or medication. Many therapists encourage consultations or checks-ins
Source: Thriveworks – Seasonal Depression Peaks Third Week of November 2025, NIMH – Seasonal Affective Disorder
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