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CONVERGE
HIT BY THE
WINTER
BLUES
The cold truth about winter and your mental health
We’re in the thick of it. The cold weather has hit, and we’re all bracing for a chilly winter ahead. Snow
has hit the mountains, frost is building on the car windshield, and the oversized coats have been pulled
from the attic. But, with the sun’s vital vitamin D harder to come by, we can all feel a sense of the blues
during the winter months.
With the sun dawning earlier than usual, this time of year can heighten anxiety, lower our mood, and
impact our appetite and diet. This is often labelled: Seasonal Affective Disorder. While it might be
tempting to hibernate and stay on the couch, there are steps you can take to prevent the winter blues
from taking hold.
