Pacific Mind Health Launches Free Mood Tracker Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Season

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the days grow shorter, many people begin to feel the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that commonly occurs in the fall and winter months when there is less daylight.

Pacific Mind Health announces the release of its new Mood and Emotions Tracker, a free, reflective tool designed to help individuals better understand, monitor, and manage their mental health through the fall and winter months.

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Designed by Pacific Mind Health providers, the Mood and Emotions Tracker offers a creative, nonjudgmental way to give name to emotions, track our moods, and identify patterns. It uses mood coloring, emotional vocabulary, and simple journaling prompts to empower individuals to build emotional awareness and recognize early signs of distress.

"People often underestimate how much the change in seasons can affect their mood and energy," said Joshua Flatow, MD, medical director and chief psychiatrist at Pacific Mind Health. "By tracking emotions daily, we can catch patterns early. That awareness can be the difference between a tough day and a downward spiral."

The launch of the tracker comes at a time when SAD and other seasonal mood disorders often go underrecognized. Also known as the "winter blues," SAD affects about 5% of Americans each year, according to Mental Health America.

Pacific Mind Health offers this initiative to patients, families, and anyone looking to improve their emotional insight and resilience through the colder, darker months.

"Journaling and reflection are great first steps, but if low mood or fatigue start to interfere with your daily life, it's time to talk to someone," said Flatow. "No one should feel like they have to face seasonal depression alone."

The Mood and Emotions Tracker is available for free download at pacificmindhealth.com.

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Pacific Mind Health is a provider of outpatient psychiatry and therapy services in California. With a blend of science and compassion, we create personalized treatment plans to optimize mental health and well-being.

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