While its less well known than wintertime Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), summertime SAD is a thing.

Discover strategies for how to deal.

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So theyve got what we call an agitated depression.

How to combat summertime SAD

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Cool down

The first step is trying tobeat the heat.

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professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University and a leading expert in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Dont be shy about using your air conditioning.

Reduce light exposure

Make like a celeb at an awards show and wear those sunglasses inside.

Okay, you dont reallyhaveto do that.

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Seek professional help

Work with a therapist to address your mental health.

Dr. Rosenthal suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in treating SAD.

you’re able to also use medication to both alleviate, and prepare for symptoms.

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And also, that there are ways to treat it.

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professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University and a leading expert in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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