Study Finds CBT More Effective for SAD than Light Therapy
October 21st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Each year as the sun begins to tuck its familiar summer warmth into a gray blanket of clouds, some people just can’t seem to get into the Autumn spirit. Feelings of loss, sadness, remorse, and other negative and often strong emotions may arise, making it difficult to enjoy day to day living. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, can be difficult to control, and finding a positive treatment mechanism is a goal among many mental health professionals. Recently, a study at the University of Vermont showed that the application of cognitive behavioral therapy, especially when administered with light therapy in combination, was linked to a significantly lower rate of recurrence of SAD among participants than recurrence levels reported a year after therapy implementation by those receiving light therapy alone, as well as those in the wait-list control group.
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Involving oneself in activities that one enjoys may be the right way to overcome such a season-related depressive feeling. It distracts the mind and keep the person happy about doing something that he/she enjoys. It may be difficult at first but with constant dedication, it can surely be achieved.
Ugghh I hate the thought of turning back the clocks and the darkness decends on us by 5:30 at night! This is the time of year when I feel like it is dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home- I miss the long days of summer already!
I have never come across such a case… yes,some people are a bit lazy when it is cloudy and not sunny outside, but didn’t know it is a potential disorder.
i don’t feel like getting out of my bed on a lazy day, and also have problems doing work when weather is bad.. just hope i’m not suffering from this disorder ;)
Kate, I agree with you. When the darker days come in I have to make the effort to go outside at lunchtime. It’s like living in a tomb when you have to leave home in the dark and arrive home in the dark!