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'I hate summer - January and February are the best months of the year'

We might associate this time of the year with low mood, but according to some it can be a season to embrace with rest, retreats and rejuvenation on the menu as 'nourishment' for the soul

Of course we’ve all heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs typically during autumn and winter months when daylight hours decrease. But while the condition affects around two million people in the UK – including singer Adele and Gardeners’ World’s Monty Don, who has spoken out on the benefits of using light therapy – did you know there is a summer version of SAD? There are lots of reasons why winter might feel more appealing to you than warmer months (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) An increase in pollen may also contribute to summer Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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