How to Improve Your Mental Health During Winter

Even though the longest month of the year is finally over — many people are still unhappy with the remaining time left of the most unpopular season: Winter. If you’re among the majority of winter haters, here is How to Improve Your Mental Health During Winter.

How to Improve Your Mental Health During Winter

Winter is an underrated season during which many people (and animals) fly south to avoid. With less sunlight and more illnesses, what is there to love about winter? In my opinion, there is something extra special about the quietest season of the year. The fresher air, the absence of bugs, the calming stillness, and the ability to just slow down — it is all very comforting to me. I know, I know, …. I am one of very few people who enjoys the winter despite its’ negative qualities.

As a mental health advocate, it doesn’t go without saying that winter can be a very difficult season for many people. “Cold, dark weather can have a real impact on our mood,” said American Psychiatric Association President Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D. “Especially in northern areas of the country, where winter lasts for several months, it’s important to keep tabs on our mood and to seek help if sadness or other symptoms become overwhelming.”