ep 4. sad szn - what is seasonal affective disorder?
This week, sam-splains seasonal affective disorder. Specifically - how are symptoms of SAD diagnosed, who is affected by SAD, the underlying biology of SAD, and some treatment/management options for SAD.
Sources:
Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches - Sherri Melrose (2015). Link
Learn more: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder
Resources:
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please check out these resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - https://www.nami.org/Home
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - https://www.samhsa.gov/ ; 24/7/365 confidential, free hotline for treatment referral and information: 1-800-662-4357
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ; free, confidential 24/7/365 Crisis Hotliine: 1-800-273-8255
