December 30, 2020 Editor’s note: As what we know about COVID-19 evolves, so could the information contained in this story. Find our most recent COVID-19 blog posts here, and learn the latest in COVID-19 prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People who tend to feel down or sluggish each year during the winter months may have what’s commonly called winter depression. For some, months of social isolation due to the pandemic may make things more difficult. Seasonal affective disorder, or winter depression, affects up to 5% of the population. However, the incidence can depend on where you live. Those living in Alaska are up to 10 times more likely to experience winter depression than those living in Florida.