Book description
Examines the pros and cons of light therapy
An accessible approach to stopping SAD thoughts and looking at the
brighter side of life
Do you suffer from wintertime woes? You may have seasonal affective
disorder (SAD), a serious but treatable condition. This friendly guide
helps you identify symptoms, talk to your doctor, and get an accurate
diagnosis. You get the latest on the various drug and non-drug treatment
options as well as tips for dismantling SAD thinking and feeling better
through lifestyle changes.
* Stop SAD before it starts
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Monitor your triggers and symptoms
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Assess alternative therapies
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Reduce your stress and anxiety
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Survive a SAD relapse Laura L. Smith, PhD
is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Corrales, New Mexico.
She provides consultation to attorneys, school districts, and
governmental agencies. She specializes in the assessment and treatment
of both adults and children with depression, anxiety, and other
emotional disorders. In addition, she's presented on cognitive therapy
and mental health issues to both national and international audiences.
Dr. Smith is coauthor of Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies
(Wiley), Depression For Dummies
(Wiley), Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies
(Wiley), Hollow Kids: Recapturing the Soul of a Generation Lost to
the Self-Esteem Myth
(Prima), and Why Can't I Be the Parent I Want to Be?
(New Harbinger Publications).
Charles H. Elliott, PhD is a clinical psychologist and a member
of the faculty at Fielding Graduate University. He's a Founding Fellow
in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, an internationally recognized
organization that certifies cognitive therapists. He has a part time
private practice in Corrales, New Mexico, that specializes in the
treatment of anxiety and depression. In addition, he's written many
articles and book chapters in the area of cognitive behavior
therapies. He's made numerous presentations nationally and
internationally on new developments in assessment and therapy of
emotional disorders. He's coauthor of Anxiety and Depression
Workbook For Dummies (Wiley), Depression For Dummies
(Wiley), Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Wiley), Why Can't I
Get What I Want? (Davies-Black), Why Can't I Be the Parent I
Want to Be? (New Harbinger Publications), and Hollow Kids
(Prima).
