Wellbeing for Winter

For some, the winter period and January in particular is accompanied by feeling mentally & physically drained with a significant impact on mood. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often also described as ‘Winter Depression’ or ‘Winter Blues’. The nature and severity of SAD varies from person to person. For some, it is just a mild impact, while for others it can have a significant impact on day to day life. It has been estimated that up to 20% of us may be affected by this in some way. 

Factor in also – the challenge of working from home, hybrid working and the uncertainty of how we’ll manage another winter with Covid in existence – and Winter 2021/22 could be a serious threat to our wellbeing and mental health. 

In this 60 minute Wellbeing for Winter webinar developed and delivered by a leading clinical psychologist, delegates can expect to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and ‘January Blues’
• Understand the biological origins of SAD
• Explore evidence-based psychological and behavioural strategies to manage the mental and emotional challenges associated with a long, dark and cold winter.
• Develop skills in self-care and self compassion.
• Take home a toolkit of tips and strategies to help boost mood and maintain good mental health during the winter months.

How it works:

• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Capacity: Up to 100 people.
• Your facilitator: A clinical psychologist 
• Logistics: This workshop is available for delivery as a virtual webinar. You’ll be sent an exclusive link to the workshop, which will be streamed via Zoom.