ADHD and Winter Depression

Individuals with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience winter depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), compared to neurotypical individuals. Research findings indicate that about 27% of ADHD patients report symptoms of winter depression, whereas only 3% of the neurotypical population do the same. This condition particularly affects females, who are four times more likely to experience winter depression than males. The seasonality of this depression correlates with reduced daylight during the fall and winter months, emphasizing a possible link between ADHD and mood fluctuations tied to environmental changes.