Dr. Norman Rosenthal Explains 2 Key SAD Questions on Symptoms and Treatment
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Updated · NPR · Oct 31
Dr. Norman Rosenthal Explains 2 Key SAD Questions on Symptoms and Treatment
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Oct 31
Summary
Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on seasonal affective disorder, outlines how people can tell whether low mood and fatigue may be SAD.
Seasonal affective disorder can make people feel like a “hibernating bear,” he says, pointing to a cluster of symptoms rather than a single bad day.
Rosenthal’s guidance focuses on 2 practical steps: identifying the pattern of symptoms and taking action to feel better through treatment.