A warm, creative afternoon of sound, art and conversation to help you care for your mental wellbeing as autumn turns to winter.

As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, many of us notice a shift in our mood, our energy and our motivation. For some, it's a mild case of the "winter blues." For others, it can be seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which can affect sleep, appetite, focus and how connected we feel to the people around us.

Daughters of the Nile invites you to the next gathering in our Creative Wellbeing Series: an afternoon dedicated to mental wellbeing as the seasons change.

Together we'll explore what this time of year can bring up, share what helps and leave with practical, creative tools to carry us through the darker months. We'll be joined by a mental health professional who will talk about seasonal depression: how to recognise it, what support is available and simple everyday steps that can make a real difference.

What to expect

• Opening sound bath: a grounding sound-healing session rooted in African and diasporic traditions, to help you arrive and settle

• Expert talk and Q&A: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) on seasonal depression, the signs to look out for and where to find support

• Sharing circle: an optional, gently held space to talk about how the season affects us and what helps (you’re always welcome just to listen)

• Creative wellbeing practice: expressive art and journalling to build your own “light kit” for the winter months