How SAD can be treated
“For individuals experiencing ongoing SAD, especially if it might be transforming to depression, LVHN offers a variety of services including medication management, group therapy, support groups and our partial hospitalization programs,” Ramasamy says.
For SAD specifically, many doctors and clinicians at LVHN recommend light therapy as an option. Light therapy consists of sitting in front of a specialized light for about 30 minutes each morning. Although you do not look directly at the light, the light needs to shine toward your eyes as you are performing your morning routine. This bright light can help you feel awake and alert all day.
If you think you may have seasonal affective disorder or depression, help is available. “Start with your primary care doctor and ask about your symptoms,” Ramasamy says. In addition to the care your doctor can provide, LVHN also offers a range of behavioral health services, including adult transitions partial hospitalization program and transcranial magnetic stimulation.