MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Behavioral Health, Neurology & Medical Integration
I'm a former health talk radio host (18+ years) and I want to create a behavioral health focus for my podcast. My shows may be 10-12 minutes up to about 30-45 minutes - depending on the topic and if I bring a guest in via online connections. The content will be clinically sound material, opinion, and topical headline issues (trauma, school shootings, workplace depression, bullying, parenting, etc). I have 45+ years in behavioral health. I'm the co-creator, and co-writer of Episodes-The Movie and The Episodes Project, including Spotlight on the Community. I'm a public speaker and I've written a column on Behavioral Health in the Workplace for City Journals' Business First for 10 years. Please tune-in! Thank you very much! Tell a friend, too!-A Program of Spotlight on Hope, Inc. Produced by Success Stories, Inc.- Sponsored by DENT Neurologic Institute, The Episodes Project, and The Buffalo Renaissance Foundation's Military Committee - Thank you!
Tom McNulty, M.S.
MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Behavioral Health, Neurology & Medical Integration
MindSet: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression defined by a reoccurring seasonal pattern highlighted by mood changes, irritability, helplessness, pessimism, persistent sadness, decreased energy, hypersomnia, overeating, seasonal hibernation, aggressive behavior, reduced work or school performance, and family history. Millions of Americans (more women than men and more younger people than older adults) experience SAD.
While many people believe it is a "winter-only" condition, it can surface in late spring into summer and late fall into and through the winter. Summer SAD is often related to the heat and humidity in scorching areas for months at a time. The heat can feel unavoidable for those prone to summer SAD.
This podcast addresses SAD with the most current clinical information on definition, signs and symptoms, geography, family history, diagnostics, causes, and treatment. Listeners will also learn about light therapy, antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, Vitamin D, substance abuse risks, and the plausibility of preventing SAD.
Resources: National Institute of Mental Health, DENT Neurologic Institute, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America, and your local county Department of Behavioral Health.
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Tom McNulty, M.S.
Host, MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S.