Defeating SAD

by Norman Rosenthal

  • G&D Media
  • 2023
  • ISBN: 172250630X
  • 238 pages
  • WorldCat
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About the Book

Rosenthal, who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is the foremost authority on the subject, offers an up-to-date guide to overcoming the miseries and that millions experience with the changing seasons. In his lively style, Rosenthal provides advice on how to identify, treat, and overcome both winter and summer varieties of seasonal affective disorder, as well as the less severe yet bothersome winter blues. ebook icon Audio book icon
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About the Author

Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a psychiatrist and best-selling author who first identified Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pioneered light therapy as a treatment. His book Winter Blues explores this groundbreaking work. He’s also written about Transcendental Meditation (Transcendence, Supermind), resilience (The Gift of Adversity), and the healing power of poetry (Poetry Rx). With 10 books and over 300 published articles, Dr. Rosenthal continues practicing and coaching in the Washington, D.C. area.

Current Positions:

  • Speaker
  • Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown Medical School
  • Private practice in Bethesda, Maryland (Psychiatry and Coaching)

From: https://www.normanrosenthal.com/

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