Thread by @thewalrus

With shorter days and colder temperatures on the horizon, psychologists warn that a locked-down winter will only heighten anxiety when "supports and strategies we’ve previously turned to for relief are no longer accessible," writes @gabrielledrolet. thewalrus.ca/the-mental-hea… 1/6

This winter will pose many new challenges: subzero temperatures will make it hard to gather outdoors, early sunsets will make for gloomier days in quarantine, and many holiday visits will be cancelled. Full article here: thewalrus.ca/the-mental-hea… 2/6

The #MentalHealth toll of the pandemic has already been well documented: financial loss, conflicting gov't messaging, and the threat of infection have all increased daily stress levels. How much worse will it be during winter? Read on: thewalrus.ca/the-mental-hea… 3/6

“The emotional stakes of these changes are high,” writes @gabrielledrolet. “After a year with so much unanticipated loss, what will it mean for our mental health to let go of even more comforts and traditions?” More here: thewalrus.ca/the-mental-hea… 4/6 #MentalHealth

But, while this winter will be difficult for everyone, it may pose additional challenges for those who already suffer from a mental illness like seasonal affective disorder. Read @gabrielledrolet’s full article here: thewalrus.ca/the-mental-hea… 5/6

To learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help, visit cmha.bc.ca/documents/seas… 6/6