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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:00 EST
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# Shorter days can trigger seasonal depression, doctor says

As daylight shortens this fall, Dr. Mary Fristad of Nationwide Children's Hospital said seasonal affective disorder differs from ordinary seasonal changes.

Section: [Health](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mary Fristad](/columbus/wiki/mary-fristad.md), [Nationwide Children's Hospital](/columbus/wiki/nationwide-children-s-hospital.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/shorter-days-less-sunlight-can-trigger-seasonal-depression/), 2026-11-11 17:00 EST: Shorter days, less sunlight can trigger seasonal depression

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