The fall season can be a hectic and depressing time of year for many people. In some cases, low feelings arise from changes in the weather and dwindling hours of daylight. In others, they could signal a more serious mental health condition that requires professional evaluation.
Along with formal treatment, the following simple steps can help you put a bigger focus on health and wellness during fall:
- Begin learning a new skill or take up a new hobby.
- Eat nutritiously and exercise most days.
- Don’t put self-care on the back burner.
- Make gratitude a priority.
- Extend grace and generosity towards others.
- Incorporate mindfulness practices into your life.
- Establish—and stick with—health routines.
A Word About SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition that most often occurs during the fall and winter months. It causes depression like symptoms that can be quite disruptive to some. If the above steps don’t help and your low mood persists or worsens, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss other therapies.
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