As Mumbai's monsoon season gets underway this May, it will only become more frequent from June for the next three months. While rainfall makes many people happy, there are others who don't like it due to many reasons including the chaos that ensues in travel and daily life.

Interestingly, there is more that the change in season does than many may realise. Mumbai doctors say people feel low than usual as they experience monsoon blues, and it only becomes more pronounced for those who already suffer from mental health issues. 

Dr Santosh Bangar, senior consultant psychiatrist at Gleneagles Hospitals in Parel, explains, "The monsoon season can take a toll on one’s mental well-being. It can trigger loneliness, low energy, and mood swings due to the lack of sunlight and limited outdoor activity. People living away from home may feel increased homesickness and isolation during gloomy weather, even without prior mental health issues, making emotional support important. Hence, people can end up feeling fatigued, may have mood swings, and become frustrated due to harsh weather conditions. Also, the wet weather limits their movement as people stay back at home. So, it is imperative to take care of the mental well-being during the monsoon."