Tag Archives: Seasonal Affective Disorder

How To Identify and Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder

‘Tis the season: With autumn well under way, the days are growing shorter — and once daylight saving time goes into effect, it may be dark outside when you wake up, leave work or both. That can make sunshine feel like a precious but scarce resource. That lack of daylight…

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Summer Depression In NYC

While summer is often associated with joy and relaxation, many individuals in New York City experience a different reality. “Summer depression,” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the summer, is a real phenomenon affecting a significant number of people in New York on top of the usual stressors…

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How To Use Travel To Reduce Anxiety And Depression

Whether due to pressure from work or a difficult life situation, sometimes we can feel stuck in a routine that’s not good for our mental health. The new experiences offered by travel can be a great way to break a negative pattern or find some relief from the triggers of…

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TMS For Seasonal Depression

For many people, summer comes with the promise of vacations, travel, family reunions, or relaxation. However, not everyone experiences these emotions when the season comes around. In fact, taking care of our mental health in the summer is just as important as any other time of year. What Is Seasonal…

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Experiencing SAD In Summer

Many people who struggle with mental health have heard of seasonal affective disorder, commonly (and perhaps aptly) abbreviated to “SAD.” SAD is a type of depression whose symptoms are impacted by changing seasons: individuals with SAD most often experience depressive episodes during the fall and winter, and start to feel…

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Is It the ‘Holiday Blues’ or Depression?

For most people, the holidays can be a time of joy and celebration. But for some, the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming. The emotional toll that some people experience during the holidays can contribute to depression, and it’s possible for someone who normally does not struggle with depression to…

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Does TMS Work for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?

TMS is clinically proven and FDA-approved to treat treatment-resistant depression, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and pain associated with migraine headaches with aura. (1,2,3) Many clinical trials also show that TMS is effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), and traumatic brain injury. (4,5,6)…

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