Seasonal affective disorder: when to start light therapy
Mike EllisCaitlin Kaiser
ByMike Ellis,Madie HomanandCaitlin Kaiser
September 11, 2026Updated: September 11, 2026, 9:48 am EDTPublished: September 11, 2026, 9:17 am EDT

Seasonal depression feels like something to worry about in January, but there’s a way to get ahead of it — and the time is now. Since it’s one of the few conditions that arrives on a schedule, you can take one simple step to prevent the symptoms beforehand rather than treat them after the fact. Here's what to know before the window closes.

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