Blue Monday: How to manage your mental well-being during the cold winter months

Every year, the third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday – supposedly the saddest day of the year. There are a host of issues working against us to make the day the most depressing of the year, including less exposure to natural sunlight – which is crucial to regulating our mood. We also don’t get as much vitamin D and the cold temperatures and overcast skies can discourage us from physical activity. Whatever the case, it’s clear that managing mental health during these cold, dark winter months can be a challenge. As Health Reporter Katherine Ward explains, sometimes deciding to search for joy is a good first step. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/10222741/boost-mood-blue-monday/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #bluemonday #mentalhealth