Experts said the cold winter months after the holidays are tough for a lot of people, especially this year because of the pandemic. Melissa Hager is trying to get through the post-holiday blues at home with her children, admitting that it’s not easy. Houseman tells her patients to start by getting a check-up with their primary care doctor, to look for ways to get vitamin D and look into light therapy lamps. To boost your mood, she tells her patients to make sure they have at least one thing to look forward to every day. And if you’re struggling with the post-holiday blues this years, Houseman advises to talk to a therapist.