Golden leaves, carved pumpkins and bonfire smoke filling the air. Cosy nights draw in at home and the party season gathers pace in the city.
Autumn can be full of nostalgia-inducing, picture perfect moments. But for many people, the final few months of the year are filled with dread.
According to Healthwatch, one in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), while many others might not realise they have the condition.
It's often - but not always - triggered by the arrival of darker evenings and colder weather, and symptoms vary from person to person. READ MORE: People are coming down with Covid, but this is why we won't be seeing mass testing again, says Greater Manchester GP For those living with SAD, getting through the autumn and winter can be a struggle.