body shaming

For many people, summer is a time of vacations, sunshine, and gatherings. But, as a therapist, I often see another side to this season: clients feeling inexplicably heavy, irritable, or sad during the hottest months. While winter depression is widely recognized, summer depression – sometimes called reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – is less talked about. Yet, it can deeply affect emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, and relationships.