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Winter blues : everything you need to know to beat seasonal affective disorder
Record details
- ISBN: 9781609181857 (trade paperback)
- ISBN: 1609181859 (trade paperback)
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Physical Description:
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regular print
ix, 353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - Edition: Fourth edition.
- Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, 2013.
- Copyright: ©2013.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-325) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | aDiscovering 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. |
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| Subject: | Seasonal affective disorder -- Popular works Phototherapy -- Popular works |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Public Library | 616.8527 ROS (Text) | 35151001022565 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents information on seasonal affective disorder, describing it causes, symptoms, and such treatment options as light therapy, medication, psychotherapy, exercise, and meditation. - Book News
Rosenthal (psychiatry, Georgetown Medical School) presents a guide to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for those suffering from the condition. He describes his research on the condition; its symptoms, causes, and severity; when to seek medical advice; SAD in children and adolescents; summer SAD and other seasonal afflictions; treatments such as light therapy, environmental changes, diet and exercise, herbs, vitamins, and supplements, stress management, support groups, psychotherapy, and antidepressants; planning the year; advice for family and friends; the nature of seasons; and life beyond SAD. This edition has a new chapter on meditation practices and their benefits, updates to discussion of light therapy, and omission of topics like the history of the condition, poetry about it, and nutritional advice on reducing high-impact carbohydrates. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Guilford Pr
<div>"A 'landmark book.'"--<i>The New York Times<br></i><br>*When the dark days of winter approach, do you feel sluggish and slow? Is it a struggle to get out of bed each morning?<br>*Do you have difficulty focusing at work or in relationships, feel down in the dumps, or, worse still, get really depressed?<br>*Does it get harder than ever to stick to a healthy diet and control your weight?<br><br>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.<br><br>See also Dr. Rosenthal's <i>Winter Blues Survival Guide</i>, a step-by-step workbook that helps you craft a customized SAD treatment plan.</div> - Guilford Pr"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. - Taylor & Francis Publishing
"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.
