Expert: Hispanic adults at higher risk for holiday blues

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Entering the holiday season raises the chances of developing seasonal depression, and Hispanic adults are more likely to be affected, according to a local mental health expert.

Melissa Rivera, a psychiatric expert with Suvida Healthcare said the holiday season can be difficult for individuals 65 years and older.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is among the most common diagnoses in patients with mental health struggles during the holiday season, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.