The Sewing Room
Where thoughts unravel and stories are stitched.
Welcome to The Sewing Room, the official blog of Mending Mental Health. Much like the spaces where fabric is patched, patterns are created, and threads come together, this is where we reflect, repair, and reimagine what mental health care can look like.
Here, we’ll share pieces of insight, personal narratives, practical resources, and behind-the-scenes looks at the work we do, all woven with intention and care. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or well into the process of mending, there’s a seat for you here, among threads and thoughts that matter.
Let’s stitch something meaningful together.
The Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Depression, Anxiety and SAD in Minnesota
Seasonal depression, winter anxiety and Seasonal Affective Disorder affect thousands of Minnesotans every year. Shorter days, reduced sunlight and colder routines disrupt sleep, energy, motivation and mood. This guide explains why winter impacts the brain, how to tell the difference between SAD and seasonal worsening of depression or anxiety, and evidence based treatments that actually help, including medication adjustments, light therapy, CBT-SAD and structured winter planning.