Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
In honour of mental health awareness week on 13th May-19th May, we want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the significance of mental health in the workplace, with this year’s focus being on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As a business that specialises in Seasonal Decorations and giftware, our Angels at Heaven Sends understand that as the seasons change, so can our moods.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that typically occurs cyclically, mainly during the darker Autumn and Winter months. The absence of sunlight can interrupt our body clock cycle, and researchers have also proposed that a drop in serotonin may also contribution to the onset of SAD symptoms.
Some of the typical symptoms a person may exhibit when suffering from SAD are:
- Low mood
- Fatigue
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Food cravings and weight gain
So how do seasonal decorations come in to effect?
Seasonal decorations like the ones we offer at Heaven Sends, such as seasonal lights, festive ornaments & colourful displays can contribute hugely to increased mood elevation by creating a visually stimulating environment and naturally lifting the mood of the people who are immersed by the plethora of happy and nostalgic seasonal displays.
Seasonal decorations also offer an artificial alternative to natural light, which in turn, can help to counterbalance the negative effects of SAD that a lot of us can experience.
Our showroom offers a very vibrant environment where you can enjoy a multitude of seasonal displays to suit every seasonal need. Our showroom provides a world of seasonal uplift, whether that be our bright and colourful Spring settings, to our nostalgic and joyful Christmas displays. Our Angels are proud to spread some cheer into the world with our eclectic range of uplifting home décor pieces.
The power of seasonal decorations should not be underestimated, increasing light exposure, creating visually stimulating environments and harnessing a sense of coziness both in our homes and in the workplace can drastically improve our moods and brighten our spirits.
In any environment, both professionally and personally, it is important to take some time out to recharge and reflect upon your successes, no matter how small they may seem. Remember to spend time doing things that you enjoy and most importantly bring happiness.
The Angels x