Fall is here and while many welcome the cooler weather, the shorter days can exact a toll on those suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that manifests itself in the fall and winter months. See this link for more information about SAD:
Seasonal Affective Disorder--Mayo Clinic Information
Research has shown that light therapy is effective in treating SAD, and surprisingly, ion therapy has also proven beneficial. This article describes symptoms of and effective treatments for SAD:
APA Article: Promising New Treatments for SAD
If you know your mood becomes more depressed in the fall & winter months, please act proactively! For milder cases, you may be able to offset the negative effects by spending more time outside. If you have been diagnosed with SAD, please start your light treatment now. If you get into the routine of your light therapy now, you have a much better chance of staving off the deeper depression that can become debilitating over the winter months.
Happy Labor Day!
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