SAD advice

Sophia Bullard, crew health programme director at UK P&I Club, has advised on the causes of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) among crew and how to minimise its effects. She said: “With dark nights of winter and the colder days, many people start to feel more lethargic, less motivated and experience lower moods than usual. While many people experience a change in mood during winter months, others may suffer from a more severe form known as SAD, which can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life, impeding their ability to work or to socialise.”