Depression and moods can change with the seasons. Suicide is a serious potential outcome of being depressed and therefore certain seasons can lead to greater rates of suicide, often because of disparities between reality and one’s ideas or expectations. For anyone with suicidal thoughts it is important to seek professional help or talk with someone about your thoughts and moods and to keep in mind that a happier future is possible.
We often hear that suicide rates are highest during the holidays. I even heard a character in a Christmas TV movie warn about the risk during the last holiday season. Seems to make sense, in a way. After all, the holiday season even has its own syndrome - the holiday blues. Many people are stressed out, and for anyone who's alone and…