Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD Submitted by Keith Tankersley Ohio Wesleyan University What is SAD Also known as Winter Depression or Winter Blues Is a mood disorder in which people experience depressive symptoms in the winter ID: 142327
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How to Combat the Winter Time Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Submitted by:
Keith Tankersley
Ohio Wesleyan UniversitySlide2
What is SAD
Also known as “Winter Depression” or “Winter Blues”.
Is a mood disorder in which people experience depressive symptoms in the winter.
First described and named in 1984 by Norman E. Rosenthal.
People can also experience SAD in the summer, spring, and fall.Slide3
Causes of SAD
What causes SAD is not known, but it is thought to be related to numerous things like:
Ambient Light
Body Temperature
Hormone RegulationSlide4
Symptoms of SAD
Difficulty waking up in the morning. An interrupted sleeping pattern
Morning sickness.
Tendency to overeat and oversleep.
Weight gain.Lack of Energy.Difficulty focusing and completing a task.
Withdrawal from family, friends, and social activities.
Feelings of hopelessness, depression, and lack of pleasure.Slide5
Treatment of SAD
Light Therapy
Using a special lamp to mimic light from the sun.
Gives the body Vitamin D that it lacks in the Winter time.
Person must sit in front of the light for at least 30 minutes three times a week.
Medications
As with other forms of depression, antidepressants seem to have a positive affect.
Talk Therapy
Talking with a trained professional about the issues and feelings one is facing. Slide6
More Ways to Fight SAD
Vitamins
Multivitamins
Omega 3
Vitamin B6
Get Outside
Even though it is quite chilly, get outside and enjoy some good ole’ mother nature.
Fresh oxygen will help lighten the mood.
Exercise
Doing physical activities releases “pleasure hormones” and makes you a happier person!