Write a commentAs the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you may start to feel sad.
While many people experience the “winter blues,” some people may have a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
The first step is to determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life.
Do you have mild symptoms that have lasted less than 2 weeks?
- Feeling down but still able to take care of yourself and others
- Having some trouble sleeping
- Having less energy than usual but still able to do your job, schoolwork, or housework
These activities can make you feel better.
- Doing something you enjoy
- Going outside in the sunlight
- Spending time with family and friends
- Eating healthy and avoiding foods with lots of sugar
If these activities do not help or your symptoms are getting worse, talk to a health care provider.
Due to the effects of COVID-19, the Oswego Health Foundation Business Relations Committee feels it is especially important to regularly practice self-care and take time to keep ourselves healthy. Our committee is reaching out to you as an organization leader in hopes of you utilizing this information by sharing it with your staff. We will continue to share simple ways for you and your employees to boost wellness while at work. We hope these tips are beneficial and help to relieve some of the stress that you may be experiencing during this ongoing difficult time.
The Oswego Health Foundation Business Relations Committee members include:
- Molly Ball - Huhtamaki
- Brad Broadwell - Fulton Community Development Agency
- Laura Denny - NBT Bank
- Lynne Eggert - Novelis
- Alison Fluman - Oswego Health, Occupational Health
- Kevin Hill - JP Jewelers
- Michele Hourigan - Oswego Health Foundation
- Kelly Montagna - Oswego Health, Fulton Medical Center
- Charlie Noel - AmeriCU
- Chena Tucker - SUNY Oswego, Office of Business and Community Relations
- Chris Waldron - City of Fulton, Parks and Recreation Director
- Garrette Weiss - CitiBOCES
