ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – As the seasons change, it can be common to feel down and get the winter blues, but now is the time to start creating those good habits as we get into the colder months.
Alyssa Sumner, psychotherapy supervisor for Zumbro Valley Health Center, said our mental and physical health are intertwined.
It’s fairly common to gain weight during the winter months with holiday feasting. Sumner said enjoy the holidays, but think about what makes you feel the best in terms of your personal wellness.
She also tells KTTC that as we age, the risk for Seasonal Depression Disorder increases, so it’s important to think about how you can be proactive now.
“Get back into some of those summer habits, even though it is cold, and it can be a little miserable at times, but really still thinking about, like, how do we get outside, be active, still engage,” Sumner said. “It can be easy to isolate in the winter and we want to lean on our social supports, really reach out, taking advantage of some of those holiday activities.”
Sumner said even for children, it’s important not to rely on screentime during this hibernation.
If you or someone you know is having a hard time, you can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
For more mental health resources from Zumbro Valley Health Center, please click here.
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