12/17/2025
โ๏ธ๐ฉบ It's Wellness Wednesday, and we're tackling the "winter blues." With cold weather and shorter hours of sunlight, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs as the seasons change. CHDC Well-Being Navigator Laura Galindez, LCSW, explains the effects of depression and stress on the body and provides coping strategies and techniques to strengthen your mental health. To read her Q&A, visit ch-dc.org/stress101.