This information session about SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can help you overcome the winter blues. While the weather can impact anyone’s mood, seasonal changes can have even greater effects on well-being. You may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and then feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. If you notice feeling like a different person depending on the season, you may be particularly sensitive to these shifts.
Take hope! There are things you can do to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year. During this information session about SAD (season affective disorder) with a professional psychologist, you’ll learn:
- What Seasonal Affective Disorder is
- Various options and solutions that could help
- Pros and cons of light therapy and other treatments
- Myths surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Questions?
For more information about this information session about SAD (seasonal affective disorder), please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
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