Episode notes
The transition from summer to fall triggers measurable increases in anxiety and depression, with research showing that 64% of people experience post-holiday blues and mental health challenges can spike by up to 25% during seasonal transitions. This phenomenon, which therapists now recognize as “August anxiety” or “autumn anxiety,” affects everyone from students facing school transitions to adults mourning the loss of summer freedom, creating what mental health professionals describe as the “Sunday night of the year.”
Key Takeaways
- August anxiety affects 64% of people, with therapists reporting increased client presentations during the last week of August through early September
- Students missing school due to mental health show 56.93% higher depression scores and 52.32% hi ...
Keywords
end of summer blues, seasonal scaries, post vacation depression, how to deal with change, fall preparation, student mental health, lifestyle blog, anxiety about fall, modern living.