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  1. Instructions & Questions • Here you are able to raise your hand, or request the speaker to speak louder/softer. • This area allows you to comment or ask the presenter questions. • To start a private chat • If you cannot currently hear the audio, please call 614-286-8313.

  2. FIGHTING OFF THE WINTER BLUES SAD (SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER) Lisa M. Borelli LISW borelli.3@osu.edu

  3. What is SAD? Who gets SAD? What causes SAD? Signs and Symptoms Treatment/Coping Skills Resources Questions SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

  4. Mood disorder Cyclic in nature Daylight is shorter October – April Prominent in January/February WHAT IS SAD?

  5. Dr. Norm Rosenthal – NIMH Young adult population More in women than men – ¾ of dx Average onset is age 23 Areas in northern hemispheres Mild winter SAD – 25% Severe SAD – 5% WHO GETS SAD?

  6. Overproduction of melatonin Serotonin wanes in winter Eye sensitivity in dim light Body clock disruption THEORIES ABOUT SAD

  7. Low energy Fatigue Appetite changes Sleep changes Poor focus Irritability Fall onset or Spring onset Anger Lowered sex drive Carbohydrate cravings Decrease in interest in daily activities Symptoms subside in spring/summer months SIGNS/SYMPTOMS

  8. Counseling Medication – SSRI’S Light therapy Exercise Wake/Sleep cycles Support Nutrition Decrease alcohol use Spend time outdoors Education/Family Stress Management Physician consult TREATMENT/COPING SKILLS

  9. Ohio State Employee Assistance Program 800-678-6265 www.osuhealthplan.com/OhioStateEAP OSU HEALTH PLAN 614-292-4700 www.osuhealthplan.com www.webMD.com www.nmha.org RESOURCES

  10. Ohio State Employee Assistance Program 800-678-6265 Lisa M. Borelli LISW borelli.3@osu.edu QUESTIONS

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