Winter blues : everything you need to know to beat seasonal affective disorder / Norman E. Rosenthal.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Guilford Press, c2013.Edition: 4th edDescription: ix, 353 p. : ill. ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1462505708 (hbk. : acidfree paper)
- 1609181859 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
- 9781462505708 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- 9781609181857 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 616.8527 R815 | Available | 33111008057586 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"A 'landmark book.'"-- The New York Times
*When the dark days of winter approach, do you feel sluggish and slow? Is it a struggle to get out of bed each morning?
*Do you have difficulty focusing at work or in relationships, feel down in the dumps, or, worse still, get really depressed?
*Does it get harder than ever to stick to a healthy diet and control your weight?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Picking up this book is the first step toward feeling more energized, productive, and alive--all year long. 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 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.
See also Dr. Rosenthal's Winter Blues Survival Guide , a step-by-step workbook that helps you craft a customized SAD treatment plan.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-325) and index.
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.
"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.