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With many of us facing Christmas under restrictive measures, it's vital that we're taking steps to look after our own mental health, as well as keeping an eye out for distant loved ones.
Whilst such measures are necessary to tackle the pandemic, frequent lockdowns and localised restrictions can be challenging for all of us in different ways, and especially those with mental health problems, the lonely, and those with a lack of support system.
Whether you're spending Christmas alone, or you've had your festive plans scrapped due to the government's tighter rules and introduction of the new tier 4, there are plenty of simple mood-boosting things you can do to spark happiness over the festive period.