ASK THE EXPERT
ESCAPE THE FOG
With the bleak winter months often triggering anxiety and depression, men’s mental health guru Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz reveals how to steel your mind
Words: Mark Bailey
Photography: Getty Images
THE EXPERT
Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz is the founder of the popular MenSpeak men’s groups and the author of Online Men’s Groups Success. Visit mensgroups.co.ukand themanwhisperer.co.uk
Research suggests 29 per cent of us will suffer from depressive symptoms over the winter months, which is why it’s so crucial to head into winter with a clear action plan for your mental health. The bad weather and dark days can sap your energy and optimism; the lack of sunshine makes you vulnerable to seasonal affective disorder (SAD); and the shorter days mean it’s easy to neglect the everyday social and leisure activities that usually nourish your sense of pride, pleasure and perspective.