"As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays, or get into a slump after the fun and festivities have ended. Some people have more ...

Jean Holthaus, the Southwest regional director for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, gave tips to help with winter blues.

People who experience winter depression are often suffering from seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Estimates show that millions of Americans suffer from SAD, about 5% to 10% of adults.

College students are faced with the negative aspects of winter going into the new semester with “seasonal depression” being a factor in students mental health. Illustration by Connor Szrejna/The Daily ...