Several outlets describe a lesser-known pattern of depression that occurs during warmer months, presenting the “reverse” of winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While winter SAD is associated with low mood in dark winter periods, these reports say some people experience the opposite: mood and related symptoms worsen in summer or hot weather and improve during colder, darker months. The articles frame this as a seasonal form of depression sometimes referred to as summer-pattern SAD, suggesting that people may not recognize it because the person’s symptoms can run counter to common expectations about when depression occurs. The coverage also states that this form may be more common than many realize. One report uses a personal example, noting that others often doubt the person’s account of feeling worse in summer, and attributes the pattern to seasonal affective disorder rather than temporary dislike of weather. Overall, the articles emphasize seasonal timing—worsening during hot or bright periods and improvement when seasons shift—as the key feature described for this condition.