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We share a joyful wedding recap and travel bits, then pivot to a clear guide on Seasonal Affective Disorder: what it is, who it affects, why it happens, and the tools that help. Practical and compassionate advice to steady mood, sleep, and energy through winter.
• defining Seasonal Affective Disorder and its seasonal pattern
• key symptoms including oversleeping and carb cravings
• distinguishing normal winter dips from functional impairment
• who is at higher risk and why geography matters
• biology of light, circadian rhythm, melatonin and serotonin
• evidence-based treatments including light therapy, CBT and medication
• practical routines for light exposure, activity and social connection
• when to seek help and how to prepare for a visit
You can email us at your [email protected]
You can look at our website to find all of our old episodes
References
1. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Common Questions and Answers. Galima SV, Vogel SR, Kowalski AW. American Family Physician. 2020;102(11):668-672.
2. Seasonal affective disorder. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus).
3. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview. Magnusson A, Boivin D. Chronobiology International. 2003;20(2):189-207. doi:10.1081/cbi-120019310.
4. Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Clinical Update. Westrin A, Lam RW. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry : Official Journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists. 2007 Oct-Dec;19(4):239-46. doi:10.1080/10401230701653476.
5. Seasonal Affective Disorders. Saeed SA, Bruce TJ. American Family Physician. 1998;57(6):1340-6, 1351-2.
6. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Kurlansik SL, Ibay AD. American Family Physician. 2012;86(11):1037-41.
7. Seasonal Sensitivity and Psychiatric Morbidity: Study About Seasonal Affective Disorder. Fonte A, Coutinho B. BMC Psychiatry. 2021;21(1):317. doi:10.1186/s12888-021-03313-z.
8. Melanopsin, Photosensitive Ganglion Cells, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Roecklein KA, Wong PM, Miller MA, et al. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2013;37(3):229-39. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2012.12.009.
9. Role of Serotonin in Seasonal Affective Disorder. Gupta A, Sharma PK, Garg VK, Singh AK, Mondal SC. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 2013;17(1):49-55.
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Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
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By Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RNSend us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.
We share a joyful wedding recap and travel bits, then pivot to a clear guide on Seasonal Affective Disorder: what it is, who it affects, why it happens, and the tools that help. Practical and compassionate advice to steady mood, sleep, and energy through winter.
• defining Seasonal Affective Disorder and its seasonal pattern
• key symptoms including oversleeping and carb cravings
• distinguishing normal winter dips from functional impairment
• who is at higher risk and why geography matters
• biology of light, circadian rhythm, melatonin and serotonin
• evidence-based treatments including light therapy, CBT and medication
• practical routines for light exposure, activity and social connection
• when to seek help and how to prepare for a visit
You can email us at your [email protected]
You can look at our website to find all of our old episodes
References
1. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Common Questions and Answers. Galima SV, Vogel SR, Kowalski AW. American Family Physician. 2020;102(11):668-672.
2. Seasonal affective disorder. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus).
3. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview. Magnusson A, Boivin D. Chronobiology International. 2003;20(2):189-207. doi:10.1081/cbi-120019310.
4. Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Clinical Update. Westrin A, Lam RW. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry : Official Journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists. 2007 Oct-Dec;19(4):239-46. doi:10.1080/10401230701653476.
5. Seasonal Affective Disorders. Saeed SA, Bruce TJ. American Family Physician. 1998;57(6):1340-6, 1351-2.
6. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Kurlansik SL, Ibay AD. American Family Physician. 2012;86(11):1037-41.
7. Seasonal Sensitivity and Psychiatric Morbidity: Study About Seasonal Affective Disorder. Fonte A, Coutinho B. BMC Psychiatry. 2021;21(1):317. doi:10.1186/s12888-021-03313-z.
8. Melanopsin, Photosensitive Ganglion Cells, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Roecklein KA, Wong PM, Miller MA, et al. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2013;37(3):229-39. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2012.12.009.
9. Role of Serotonin in Seasonal Affective Disorder. Gupta A, Sharma PK, Garg VK, Singh AK, Mondal SC. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 2013;17(1):49-55.
Support the show
Subscribe to Our Newsletter!
Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski