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Winter blues : everything you need to know to beat seasonal affective disorder / Norman E. Rosenthal, MD.

Author
Rosenthal, Norman E.
Published
New York : Guilford Press, [2013]
Copyright Date
©2013
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Description
ix, 353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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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"--
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9781609181857 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1609181859 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
9781462505708 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1462505708 (hbk. : acid-free paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 324-325) and index.
Source of Acquisition
Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries); 2014
Endowment Note
Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries)
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