| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
ix, 353 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-325) and index. |
| Contents |
Discovering SAD -- All about SAD -- How seasonal are you? -- What causes SAD? -- SAD in children and adolescents -- "Summer SAD" and other afflictions -- Light therapy -- Beyond light therapy : other ways to help yourself -- Psychotherapy and SAD -- Antidepressant medications -- Meditation for SAD -- A step-by-step guide through the revolving year -- "How can I help?" : advice for family and friends -- A brief history of seasonal time -- Polar tales -- Creating with the seasons -- Winter light : life beyond SAD. |
| Summary |
"Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal's engaging, compassionate style and rich store of scientific wisdom have made this trusted guide a perennial bestseller. Dr. Rosenthal explains step by step how to evaluate your own level of seasonality, get the most out of light boxes and other effective self-help options, and make informed decisions about antidepressants and psychotherapy. The thoroughly updated fourth edition features a new chapter on different meditation practices and their benefits. Packed with information and insights, this is a tried-and-true survival kit for weathering the winter blues"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Seasonal affective disorder -- Popular works.
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Phototherapy -- Popular works.
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| ISBN |
9781609181857 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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1609181859 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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