Astana - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?
Winter blues can be tough due to limited sunshine in the winter, and feeling cooped inside if you don't participate in hobbies or activities. - Mar 2025
Winters are long, extremely cold and minimal daylight. This can be an issue for some folks. - Jun 2021
The main issue in Astana is akin to island fever. Astana feels very much like an island on a sea of steppe. There isn't much to do in the city, especially for those who aren't fluent in Russian. - Oct 2016
