Audio: Suzanne Leckie of SANE Australia in conversation with Stephen O’Doherty

Winter is a time that many people find difficult. For some, the winter blues is more than a momentary thing; it can be a significant condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

If you or someone you love suffer mental health problems in winter, SANE Australia has six great tips, from walking in the sunlight to embracing winter with friends, a warm couch and a good dose of your favourite TV series.

Open House spoke to SANE Australia psychologist, Suzanne Leckie.

More Information:

  • Visit the SANE Australia website or forums
  • Call Lifeline 13 11 14 (Australia)

Stephen O'Doherty

Stephen is a former broadcast journalist in radio and TV and a former NSW Parliament Member who served in Shadow Cabinet. He was the inaugural CEO of Christian Schools Australia and currently serves as a Director of Christian Media and Arts Australia (CMAA) and a representative on the Community Broadcasting Roundtable, and is passionate about the growth of Christian radio in Australia.

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