Maintaining Good Mental Health in the Summer

We are all familiar with the feeling of longing for summer during the dark days of winter. However, each of the different seasons can bring their own challenges for certain people and cause heightened anxiety.

UK Health Security Agency data reveals a 10% rise in hospital admissions for mental health during heatwaves.

Summer is associated with fun and freedom so it can be hard for people with mental health conditions to voice their anxieties that surround the season.

In this guide we shall explore some of the ways that mental health may be negatively affected during the summer months as well as providing some tips and tricks of how you can improve your mental health during this season and get the most out of the summer both in your personal life and in the workplace.

Table of Contents:

• SAD syndrome in summer

• Summer body image

• Heatwaves and its effects on sleep and mental health medication

• Mental health and the workplace in summer

• Tips to improve your mental health in the summer