The Science Behind Morning Depression and What to Do About It

Watch this 17-minute educational video exploring the scientific mechanisms behind morning depression and practical strategies to manage it. Discover how biological factors like cortisol awakening response and circadian rhythm misalignment contribute to heightened depression symptoms upon waking. Learn effective treatment approaches including light therapy, melatonin microdosing, sleep hygiene practices, and gradual implementation of positive morning routines. Understand how inflammation, sleep disorders, and underlying health conditions can impact morning depression symptoms, while exploring how behavioral interventions, talk therapy, and medication options can provide relief. Gain actionable steps to transform challenging mornings into more manageable and potentially uplifting experiences through small, progressive changes.