Dr. Jameca CooperForensic Psychology Consultant, Emergence Psychological Services · Board Certified Counseling Psychologist and Forensic Psychology Consultant

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3 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube interview, a host introduces the topic of seasonal depression, noting that roughly 5% of U.S. adults experience it, with potential for higher rates. A medical doctor joins the conversation to explain the condition, beginning with a discussion of its common signs and symptoms. The dialogue is conversational and aims to raise mental‑health awareness, guiding viewers to recognize early indicators of seasonal depression.

About 5% of adults in the United States suffer from some sort of seasonal depression, and that number can increase. We are joined this morning by a doctor to explain more about that. Doctor, good morning, how are you doing?
Good morning, how are you?
I'm good, thank you for being here. So what are some of the signs of seasonal depression?
Some of the signs of seasonal depression are things like low mood, low energy, loss of interest in things you used to be interested in, difficulty concentrating, and social withdrawal.