India, Aug. 3 -- Monsoon season's weather tends to influence overall wellbeing adversely, impacting both mental and physical health. The conditions are predictably unpredictable, going from a light drizzle to a heavy downpour in seconds, and weeks can go by without the sun making an appearance. The monotonous rain and relentless grey skies weigh down on the mood and disrupt daily rhythms, making you emotionally off-balance.

It may seem as if the seasonal slump is out of your hands and more in control of (a very predictable) weather forecast. But the mood doesn't have to follow the same script as the weather. A few changes help you get back in control, even if the skies refuse to clear.

Ashita Katariya, Mental Health Therapist and Addict...