Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Just the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most often occurs during the shorter days of winter when our exposure to sunlight is reduced. Symptoms build up slowly & can include feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, weight gain, loss of energy, increased sleep & inability to concentrate.Mental health expert Thomas Kuhn, M.D., from Holland Hospital Behavioral Health Services talks about how to recognize & manage Seasonal Affective Disorder in yourself or family members. Dr. Kuhn also discusses use of medications, diet, exercise, counseling & light therapy to treat SAD.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: SAD & Our Biological Clocks
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https://youtu.be/Fr8opJlvCzw
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Winter SAD & the Environment
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