Winter weather. Less and weaker sunlight. Shorter days and more darkness. For many, winter can be downright depressing! Between winter-onset seasonal depression and those with year-round depression, about 1 in 5 Americans suffer from clinical depression this time of year.. As this article in Psychology Today points out, you have a lot more control over your mood than you realize, even in the dead of winter. “If you prioritize your mental health and well-being, your holidays could be downright joyful.” Click here for the full article.