Winter Blues
Fourth Edition
Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Norman E. Rosenthal
I. Seasonal Syndromes
1. Discovering SAD
2. All about SAD
3. How Seasonal Are You?
4. What Causes SAD?
5. SAD in Children and Adolescents
6. "Summer SAD" and Other Seasonal Afflictions
II. Treatments
7. Light Therapy
8. Beyond Light Therapy: Other Ways to Help Yourself
9. Psychotherapy and SAD
10. Antidepressant Medications
11. Meditation for SAD
12. A Step-by-Step Guide through the Revolving Year
13. "How Can I Help?": Advice for Family and Friends
III. Celebrating the Seasons
14. A Brief History of Seasonal Time
15. Polar Tales
16. Creating with the Seasons
17. Winter Light: Life beyond SAD
IV. Resources
Websites of Interest
Where to Obtain Light Fixtures and Other Devices
Support Groups
Further Reading
Appendix A. Daily Mood Log
Appendix B. Core Belief Worksheet