#29 Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Title: Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Date: 2/4/26
Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab
Episode title and number: #29 Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Brief summary of episode: In this episode we talk about the winter blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We discuss how common it is, as well as how it differs by location and gender. We also review evidence-based treatments for SAD.
Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers
Topic #1 [0:00] Intro.
Topic #2 [1:30] Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Topic #3 [8:00] How common is SAD?
Topic #4 [13:40] Evolutionary root of SAD?
Topic #5 [22:00] Comorbidity of SAD with other mental health issues
Topic #6 [23:00] Circadian rhythm and SAD
Topic #7 [28:00] Bright Light Therapy
Topic #8 [37:00] Exercise and SAD
Topic #9 [41:00] Reflection challenge
References & Resources:
- https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/clinics-and-programs/winter-depression/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003552120300832
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987704004013?via%3Dihub
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