# Seasonal affective disorder peaks in February as experts stress light and routine

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routin-d06ffe/
- Published: 2026-02-05
- Type: Archive summary (AI-assisted summary of third-party reporting)
- Original outlet: manchestertimes
- Original report: https://www.manchestertimes.com/news/national/seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routine/article_adc7568a-2365-5367-9705-ed9305a4c1b4.html
- Topics: stress
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> February is the shortest month of the year, yet seasonal affective disorder can make it feel like being stuck in a waiting room with no ... Read moreThe post Seasonal affective disorder peaks in February as experts stress light and...

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*Originally reported by manchestertimes. [Read more](https://www.manchestertimes.com/news/national/seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routine/article_adc7568a-2365-5367-9705-ed9305a4c1b4.html)*

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*Source: [https://www.manchestertimes.com/news/national/seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routine/article_adc7568a-2365-5367-9705-ed9305a4c1b4.html](https://www.manchestertimes.com/news/national/seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routine/article_adc7568a-2365-5367-9705-ed9305a4c1b4.html)*