subject: Sunshine Therapy [print this page] If you find that you are missing the sunlight during the winter months and you are feeling depressed as a result, using this sunlight therapy may be able to help you overcome it. Other than that, you can simply try to schedule some time away from your home area in the sun during these long winter months. It may not be enough to help you to overcome your depression altogether but it certainly can make you feel better for the short term.