Emergency Medical Minute Podcast 736: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Dec 7, 2021
03:32
Contributor: Adam Barkin, MD
Educational Pearls:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a form of seasonal depression which can result in trouble sleeping, concentration difficulties, changes in appetite, and decreased mood
- SAD is a common condition affecting millions of people in the US
- Coupling this with the stresses of COVID, these affects may be compounded
- To reduce the effects of SAD:
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- Stick to a routine
- Exercise
- Light therapy
- Engage with your community
- Meditation
- Tangible bucket list to set goals for the winter
- Nostalgic activity
References
Melrose S. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches. Depress Res Treat. 2015;2015:178564. doi:10.1155/2015/178564
Summarized by John Spartz, MS4 | Edited by Erik Verzemnieks, MD
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