Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-264) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- I. Everything You Need to Know to Feel Less SAD -- 1. What Do You Know about Your Relationship with the Seasons? -- 2. Your Seasonal Profile -- 3. What's Making You Feel So SAD? -- 4. Identifying the Best Treatments for You -- 5. Planning to Beat SAD -- 6. Tailoring Your Plan: Awareness, Preparation, and Prevention Throughout the Revolving Year -- II. Treatments, Tools, and Strategies You Can Use -- 7. Light Therapy -- 8. More Light: Brightening Your Environment, at Home and Away -- 9. Lightening the Load: Acceptance, Stress Management, and Support -- 10. A Life(style) Less SAD: Exercise, Supplements, and Substances -- 11. Dietary Strategies for Controlling Weight and SAD -- 12. Transcending the Blues: Meditation and Relaxation -- 13. Finding Your Happiness: Pleasant Activities -- 14. Using Your Head: Helpful Thoughts -- 15. Medication for SAD -- Appendix: What I Would Like You to Know about SAD -- Resources.
Summary:
"Using the engaging tools in this skillfully crafted workbook, sufferers of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can create their own blueprint for greater well-being all year long. Simple checklists, fill-in-the-blank forms, and nuggets of information help readers monitor their symptoms; determine which treatments to try (including light therapy, meditation, and other self-help options, as well as antidepressants and psychotherapy); and keep track of what works. Readers can download and print additional copies of the worksheets and forms. Individuals with SAD will return to this book repeatedly as they test out Dr. Rosenthal's proven strategies for overcoming low moods, fatigue, sleep problems, and food cravings. See also Dr. Rosenthal's Winter Blues, Fourth Edition, which provides a comprehensive overview of SAD and its treatment"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.