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It's not known exactly what percentage of the population experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD in the UK. But there is no doubt that many people find themselves struggling with their mental health during the winter months as the days are shorter and natural light is at a premium. In this series, Professor Hayden Lorimer draws on the experience of people living with SAD to learn how they navigate their way through winter, as a way of helping us all to embrace the season and beat off the winter blues. In this episode, we focus on then benefits of getting outside in Winter, and the importance of being exposed to natural light. Hayden joins a Wintering Well walk to the Mugdock Reservoir near Glasgow where the group practice using a 'sky frame'. Noticing the detail of the colour of the sky within the frame can help to dispel the myth that it is monotone. Lulah Ellender describes the concept of 72 micro seasons - borrowed from the Japanese - and how this can promote a greater sense of close observation of the ever changing world around us. Health Psychologist, Kari Leibowitz, extols the virtues of dressing for the weather and how a positive mindset can transform Winter from the dreary to the enjoyable. And Ruth shares her 'Letter to Winter' in which she celebrates those glorious crisp days that sometimes come with the season. Presented by Hayden Lorimer Produced by Helen Needham Mixed by Ron McCaskill Original Music by Rob St John A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Scotland Production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4