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It's Seasonal Depression Awareness Month — and therapists are clearing up myths about what it means to have SAD. ... December 1, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
Here's why some of us suffer from seasonal depression, what causes it, and what we can do to treat it. ... December 2, 2024 at 11:47 AM. You might’ve heard of it—seasonal depression.
“Research has demonstrated that for the letter writer, the gratitude visit tends to lead to increased happiness and decreased depressive symptoms that last up to a month after the visit.” 11 ...
The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about: mental illnesses, such as the 18.1% of Americans who suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; [14] the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.
Winter depression is a common slump in the mood of some inhabitants of most of the Nordic countries. Iceland, however, seems to be an exception. A study of more than 2000 people there found the prevalence of seasonal affective disorder and seasonal changes in anxiety and depression to be unexpectedly low in both sexes. [63]
Antidepressant medication has been shown to be effective in treating various forms of depression caused by seasonal affective disorder. [18] Bupropion, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, was approved by the FDA [19] for the prevention of seasonal affective disorder. [20]
Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round, a study shows. Researchers found that patients with non-seasonal ...
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) was established in the U.S. in 1990 [1] recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October.