EP 487 Understanding Seasonal Depression

Celeste The Therapist

Episode Title: Understanding Seasonal Depression

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, therapist Celeste from Boston delves into the topic of seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, Celeste emphasizes the importance of understanding how the changing seasons and lack of sunlight can significantly impact our mental health. She discusses common misconceptions about seasonal depression and offers strategies to better manage and recognize this condition. Additionally, Celeste recaps last week's episode on substance abuse, highlighting the subtle ways addiction can begin, especially during the fall and winter months. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of seasonal depression and learn practical tips to prevent it from taking over your life.

Key Points:

• Introduction to seasonal depression (SAD)

• The impact of changing seasons and lack of sunlight on mental health

• Misconceptions about seasonal depression

• Strategies to manage and recognize seasonal depression

• Recap of last week's episode on substance abuse

• The connection between substance abuse and seasonal changes

• https://www.celestethetherapist.com/episode487