Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, is a type of depression that arises in the fall or early winter and lasts until spring or early summer. The three main treatments for SAD are bright light therapy, CBT and antidepressant medication. Free self-help for depression course at https://www.selfhelptoons.com/depression and if you'd like to support my channel, please see the links below ⬇️⬇️
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