As with any period of stress or anxiety, the key is recognising and acknowledging your feelings early, and making adjustments to your routine. Knowing when to say no, slow down or even make intentional plans can help you to ride out the difficult period.

“Autumn is a time the leaves leave the trees, so take time out in nature to see the changes in colours,” Dr Suglani suggests. “Research suggests the importance of being in nature on our mental health, so try to get out in daylight as this is when your brain will produce melatonin and serotonin which will result in a better night’s sleep and reduce the autumn mood slump.”

While the seasonal shift is one we cannot avoid, there are some simple things we can implement in our daily lives to help make the experience easier. Dr Suglani also recommends practices such as mood journaling, self care and creating soothing morning and evening routines, as well as keeping hydrated and eating well, to boost your overall physical and mental health during the gloomier months.

Sad girl autumn: why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed by life right now (and what we can do about it)