Seasonal Affective Disorder (aka SAD) is a form of major depression that appears late in the year, when the days get shorter and the temperatures get colder. Recent reports show that episodes of SAD last about four months and up to 35 percent of sufferers require hospital care at some point. People with SAD also tend to eat more junk food and food rich in carbohydrates. Although the cause of seasonal affective disorder is unknown, antidepressants and behavioral therapy can help treat it. Cleveland Clinic psychologist Dr. Michael McKee offers suggestions on how people with SAD can also spend more time in the light and getting active, including light therapy.
Dr. Michelle Ho of Baylor Health Care System answers Baylor’s Facebook fans’ questions about seasonal depression in this week’s “Ask the Expert.” Seasonal affective disorder is a subtype of anxiety and depression. Those impacted feel blue with the come and go of the seasons. It can often be treated with light therapy. So be sure to get plenty of sunshine this time of year! To submit your questions for the next “Ask the Expert” feature, email them to AsktheExpert@baylorhealth.edu or post them to Baylor’s page on Facebook at www.facebook.com
www.cure-your-depression.com Merri Ellen’s demo on her seasonal affective disorder light therapy box which she loves for light therapy for sad. Depression and light are connected.
Dr. Raymond Lam gives a public talk on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and light therapy at a Scientific Conference of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (www.sltbr.org) held on June 28, 2008 in Vancouver, Canada. Second of two parts.
Dr. Raymond Lam gives a public talk on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and light therapy at a Scientific Conference of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (www.sltbr.org) held on June 28, 2008 in Vancouver, Canada. First of two parts.
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