Winter Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Struggle: Mental Health & the Season Shift

As the days grow shorter and colder, you might find yourself feeling more tired, irritable, or disconnected—and wondering why. Winter can bring on big emotional shifts, especially for those navigating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), grief, depression, or burnout. But the problem isn’t you. It might just be the season. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we believe your mental health deserves care that honors the natural rhythm of winter.

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