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How to shine through seasonal depression | Editorial

Editors November 30, 2023
Seasonal depression, despite what some may say, is very real and affects many people every year, here are some ways you can try to shine through your seasonal depression this winter.
Jung Kim / DFP Staff

Help, I caught a case of the post-vacation blues!

Melina Nguyen March 14, 2022
What it means to have "post-vacation blues" and how to remedy it.
A dark sky. The season of cold, windy weather and waning daylight is upon Boston, during which seasonal affective disorder begins for many people. Payton shares some tips to keep spirits high during this period. COURTESY OF TOLGA AHMETLER VIA UNSPLASH

This storm is blowing in, but it’s not the Nor’easter

Payton Renegar November 4, 2021
Here are some things I do to weather the storm of seasonal depression.
Irene Chung / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: Color blocking’s comeback coincides with mental health challenges

Sujena Soumyanath October 24, 2021
People may find it helpful to take a page out of the adventurous and thrilling practice of color blocking.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Philosophical Soup: Spring is the worst season

Max Ferrandino April 28, 2021
Spring creates more profound problems for those who have allergies, lack heat or suffer from SAD.
East to West: November 22, 2019

East to West: November 22, 2019

JenRacoosin November 22, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a failed USG amendment, Boston’s ranking among the gloomiest cities in the U.S., the Dance Theatre Group’s upcoming show, and more. This episode...

Boston is the 10th gloomiest city in the country, which may contribute to higher rates of seasonal affective disorder, according to a recently released report. LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE

Boston ranked one of the gloomiest cities in U.S.

Vanessa Kjeldsen November 19, 2019
Bestplaces.net ranked Boston as having the 10th gloomiest weather in the U.S., which may increase the risk of Boston residents getting seasonal affective disorder.
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