Introduction I. Seasonal Syndromes 1. Discovering SAD 2. All about SAD 3. How Seasonal Are You? 4. What Causes SAD? 5. SAD in Children and Adolescents 6. "Summer SAD" and Other Seasonal Afflictions II. Treatments 7. Light Therapy 8. Beyond Light Therapy: Other Ways to Help Yourself 9. Psychotherapy and SAD 10. Antidepressant Medications 11. Meditation for SAD 12. A Step-by-Step Guide through the Revolving Year 13. "How Can I Help?": Advice for Family and Friends III. Celebrating the Seasons 14. A Brief History of Seasonal Time 15. Polar Tales 16. Creating with the Seasons 17. Winter Light: Life beyond SAD IV. Resources Websites of Interest Where to Obtain Light Fixtures and Other Devices Support Groups Further Reading Appendix A. Daily Mood Log Appendix B. Core Belief Worksheet
Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to understanding SAD and using light therapy to treat it. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School, a therapist in private practice, and the author of six other books, including Winter Blues Survival Guide, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation, and The Gift of Adversity. Dr. Rosenthal conducted research at the National Institute of Mental Health for over 20 years and is a highly cited researcher.
SAD sufferers worldwide owe Dr. Rosenthal a huge debt of gratitude,
not only for pioneering SAD treatments, but also for writing and
regularly updating this key book. The fourth edition is bang up to
date, with many changes from previous editions, and remains fresh
and interesting to read.--Jennifer Eastwood, Honorary Life
President, U.K. SAD Association
Dr. Rosenthal was among the tight team of clinical researchers who
first discovered SAD in the 1980s, and he has led the field ever
since. Readers of the fourth edition will find a treasure trove of
fascinating scientific information combined with invaluable
practical guidance for overcoming this common, much-misunderstood
problem.--Chris Thompson, MD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Chief Medical
Officer, Priory Hospitals Group, United Kingdom
From the definitive expert on SAD, Winter Blues remains the go-to,
authoritative resource. If you have suffered with symptoms for
years, read this book--your life can be less of a seasonal roller
coaster. In a warm, accessible style that is a pleasure to read,
Dr. Rosenthal arms you with the information and tools you need to
feel better across the seasons.--Kelly J. Rohan, PhD, author of
Coping with the Seasons, Department of Psychology, University of
Vermont
- A highly enjoyable book on SAD, written by the clinical scientist
who has probably done the greatest amount of work on it. --Journal
of Clinical Psychiatry, 9/6/2012ƒƒ Probably the best book on SAD
available for the lay person....Little sections on the history of
seasonal time and how to decide whether to take medication or how
to choose a therapist show much down-to-earth wisdom. --Doody's
Review Service, 9/6/2012
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