Written by Nadia Rulaghan
General news service
There are the shortest and least sunlight days that have many churchs who feel winter blues.
One recent study found that 40 % of Americans report their mood decreased during the cold months.
Hana Prosnan, Executive Director of Mental Health in America in Kentucky, which provides unknown mental health examinations on the Internet, said that preventive measures can help avoid the worst effects of seasonal emotional disorder, including exercise, and spend more time abroad abroad And increase exposure to light.
“In winter, low sunlight levels can affect serotonin levels, and serotonin affects our mood,” Brucen explained. “Melatonin has also been linked to seasonal depression, so that the hormone is produced at increasing levels of darkness.”
Brucen added that there are many options for treatment for seasonal emotional disorder.
“I definitely encourage them to talk to their doctor and therapist and get some support through them,” Bruzan stressed. “Also, people can practice self -care and participate in stress reduction activities such as meditation.”
Dr. Ronda Randal, Medical Executive Director and Deputy CEO of the employer and the individual in the field of health care, said that medical professionals on health care are a distance from trained to conduct assessments and conduct referrals for people who may need more support or resources during this time of the year.
“For example, many UNITEDsCare members can access the Calm app that can help them in their emotional well -being,” Randal pointed out.
According to Harvard Health Publishing, the most common drugs used to treat seasonal depression are antidepressants and mild treatment, which work by replacing sunlight lost with artificial light.