Seasonal Affective Disorder

Dr. Kelly Rohan: Benefits & Limitations of CBT for SAD

Anxiety & Depression, Interviews, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Uncategorized

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is emerging as an effective treatment for SAD. But all SAD therapies, including CBT and bright light therapies, have limitations. The first study to compare the long-term benefits of 10,000 lux light therapy vs. Cognitive Behavioral therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was published in the journal Behavior Therapy, September 2009. People …

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Dr. Kelly Rohan on Finding the Right Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Anxiety & Depression, Interviews, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Uncategorized

Dr. Kelly Rohan discusses her SAD research, what cognitive therapy (CBT) for Seasonal Affective Disorder is like, and how to find a CBT therapist for winter depression. In a 2009 study by Dr. Kelly Rohan, people who saw a cognitive therapist for Seasonal Affective Disorder had a significantly lower chance of a recurrence of major …

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Preventing Winter Depression: Dr. Kelly Rohan on the Best SAD Therapy

Anxiety & Depression, Interviews, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Uncategorized

Dr. Kelly Rohan’s study of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatment shows that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – not light therapy – may best prevent recurring symptoms of seasonal depression. 10,000 lux light therapy has received a great deal of attention as an effective treatment for people who find themselves in a clinical depression each fall due …

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Is Winter Depression Real? Interview with Dr. Michael Terman

Anxiety & Depression, Interviews, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Uncategorized

Dr. Michael Terman has been studying how light effects behavior and mood in animals and humans for nearly forty years. He conducts scientific research into why millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) symptoms like intense carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, low energy and depressed mood in winter. He is an expert in light therapy …

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