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October 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is cyclical and related to changing seasons. While not everyone will have recurring depression related to seasonal changes, it’s not uncommon to feel “blue” as fall turns into winter. Clocks get turned back and we’re getting up before the sun and driving home from work in the dark. Motivation slumps and engaging in daily activity may fall to the wayside. Not everyone who has this mood and mental health cycle may be diagnosed with SAD, but individuals can feel sad and in a depressive state from time to time during winter, and some may experience SAD.



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Monthly Reader


Each month we will recommend a book someone at our practice has found useful.


This month's book:

  

Winter Blues:

Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder


by


Norman E. Rosenthal M.D.


Succinct in-depth information on diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, coaching, and medication.