Self-care and staying safe is especially important during the winter months. Here we have compiled some useful information and some top winter wellbeing tips for your mental health and wellbeing.
As the days get shorter, and the nights get darker, Google searches for 'Seasonal Affective Disorder' skyrocket by 500%. Many find that the darker nights decrease their mood and productivity. More information, and some tips to combat this, can be found here.
Northumberland County Council have put together a list of ways that you can stay well this winter; including how to make some healthy meals and how to stay active. This can be found here.
The British Heart Foundation have also put together a list of 5 ways to stay healthy in winter, which can be found here.
And finally, Mind have put together a comprehensive Winter Wellbeing Toolkit that includes a list of advice, some example activities, and some helpline numbers. You can read this in full here.
