February is just about upon us and this is frequently a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is most prevalent. There have been a lot of questions about the affectiveness and logisitcs surrounding light therapy to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. In this sharepost I'd like to address some of the Frequently Asked Questions regarding light box therapy as a course of treatment for SAD.
1. Do I need to see a doctor to diagnose and treat my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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If you have episodes of depression that occur only in the fall, winter and early spring, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).... Read more »
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting... Read more »
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If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).... Read more »
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting for... Read more »
Cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective at treating depression symptoms in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) than light therapy,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If... Read more »
Did you know that children can suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? I'm embarrassed to admit that I just found this out recently, after... Read more »
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