Health & Wellbeing guide

Look after your mood in the darker months

Build simple daily habits to protect your mood through autumn and winter, and know when and where to get extra support if you need it.

Estimated time: 20–40 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide if you notice your mood, energy or sleep tend to dip as the days shorten. If you feel you might harm yourself or are in crisis, call 999, go to A&E or call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option – do not wait.

Step by step

  1. Notice your patterns

    Keep a simple note for two weeks of mood, sleep, energy and activity. It helps you spot patterns and explain them to a GP if needed.

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