Austin leaders directed more than $21 million in loan agreements to help finance five affordable housing developments. The funding includes $20.8 million from the city's 2022 housing bond and just over $1 million from a federal housing investment.

The details: The five projects will create 261 new housing units, with 248 reserved as affordable based on income. Developments receiving gap financing include:

• Jordan II, a 66-unit project in Mueller

• The Maven, an 83-unit project in Highland

• Rowen Vale, a 64-unit project in Travis Heights

• The Lenora, a 39-unit project in South Austin

• Austin Art Village, a nine-unit project in East Austin

A majority of the new units will be available to residents earning below 30%-50% of the median family income, or MFI, representing the deepest levels of affordability in city-sponsored housing developments.

As Austin prepares to host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas from Oct. 22-25, brands are hosting various fan activations across the city. Local racing fans can experience watch parties, car shows, live entertainment and other activities at several pop-up events:

• Atlassian Williams F1 Team Fan Zone from Oct. 19-24, featuring driver appearances, a show car and racing simulators.
• Ford Racing Den at Distribution Hall from Oct. 21-25, offering watch parties, live music and flash tattoos.
• MINI Garage Pop Up from Oct. 22-24, featuring free coffee and donuts and an appearance by racer Charlie Cooper.
• Red Bull Austin Race Nights Fan Zone from Oct. 22-25, with racing simulators and driver appearances.
• Google Store Pit Stop on Oct. 24, featuring a mini track and photo opportunities.
• Sports Illustrated’s Circuit Series on Oct. 24, offering musical performances and axe throwing.
• Luxury & Exotic Car Showcase on Oct. 25, featuring a luxury car show.
• Race Weekend Apple Sessions on Oct. 25, hosting an Apple TV broadcast of the race.

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is depression tied to changes in daylight, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Roxanne Dudley, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed professional counselor with Integral Care’s Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, said fall’s added stress can worsen both anxiety and seasonal depression.

What residents should know: Everyone has bad days, she said.

If symptoms last more than two or three weeks and take up multiple hours of the day, get help, Dudley said. “That’s not just business as usual."

Managing the impact: First is exercise. The usual 20-30 minutes a day can feel impossible with low energy or packed schedules, Dudley said. “I’m a big fan of exercise snacks,” she said. Five or 10 minutes twice a day adds up.

Whatever people try, Dudley recommended self-compassion. “It’s progress, right? Not perfection,” she said.

Reach out: Integral Care is Travis County’s mental health safety net, so cost and insurance should not be barriers to care.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available 24/7 by call or text.