28: Happy Trails [Seasonal Affective Disorder]
It’s Headshake’s anniversary, and the finale of the Gap Junction Almanac. We hope you’ve had the “Time of Your Life,” and we’ll still be “Friends Forever.” Let’s cheer ourselves up with a discussion of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Key Words
bipolar ii, circadian rhythm, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depression, heritable, light box, light therapy, lux, major depression, melatonin, norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), psychotherapy, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), serotonin, summer pattern, vitamin D, winter pattern
Old West Word of the Day (Gap Junction Almanac)
Anglomaniacs
Lots of old west insults - Listen to the episode for a season finale’s worth of insults
References and Resources
NIMH » Seasonal Affective Disorder (nih.gov), National Institute of Mental Health
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Symptoms and causes, Mayo Clinic
Are You Affected By Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?, Psychology Today
ClimaTemps
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
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Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Modified from original with volume fading and cuts
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This podcast is for entertainment and education only. Neither of the hosts is a medical doctor, and nothing they say is medical advice. Please consult with your medical provider before making decisions about your health.
