October is a time of change. This first whole month of autumn forces us to stop imagining it’s still summer. Soon enough, hints of the coming winter, which some folks euphemistically call stick season, will float in our community’s air.
Are you ready for the shorter days and longer nights stick season brings? Do you need to brace yourself for winter every year? It’s best to get an early start, and we’re ready to help at American Behavioral Clinics.
Recognize That You Aren’t Alone
The American Psychiatric Association tells us roughly five percent of our nation’s citizens encounter seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression connected to the annual weather pattern. If you tend to find yourself depressed in winter, perhaps it’s comforting to know that one out of every five of your neighbors can relate to how you feel.
Take Powerful Steps to Maintain Your Mental Wellbeing
Now that you know you are not alone, you can confidently make choices that help you minimize seasonal affective disorder’s impact on your life:
- Stick to a healthy sleep schedule.
- Exercise regularly.
- Consume diverse, healthy foods.
- Avoid alcohol and other recreational drugs.
- Practice regular self-care.
Reach Out for Help When You Need It
Throughout the Milwaukee region, you have neighbors who are experts in empathetic mental healthcare. You’ll find those helpful neighbors at our seven American Behavioral Clinics in the area. To schedule an appointment and begin addressing your most essential health needs for the coming winter, contact us. We’ll help you approach stick season with a healthy mindset.
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