UnsplashEven if you tend to prefer cooler weather, the dark nights and rain that winter draws in can take a toll on your mental health. Some people may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression experienced during different seasons or times of year.It can be hard to keep yourself going at this time, especially when you’re going to work and coming home in the dark but, according to mental health experts, you could find relief from the difficulties of SAD through crafting. Stephen Buckley, Head of Information at Mind said, “We know that crafting can be a powerful way to support mental health and wellbeing. Creative activities like card-making or knitting require focus, which may help us disconnect from daily pressures and find a welcome distraction.”Of course, crafting is more than just a distraction. It’s creativity in motion. Making something that wasn’t there before and finding a sense of achi
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