SAD Treatment - Expert Seasonal Affective Disorder Care

Effective, Compassionate Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Many of us living in Canada suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression. This can affect our sleep, diet, sense of well-being, energy levels, motivation, concentration, work, and social/sexual engagement. Psychotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for SAD, with recent research suggesting that it’s at least as effective as medicalized treatments (Pelissolo et al., 2019). At BestQuest, we incorporate several treatment methods for SAD. Depending on the specific client and their preferences, these include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Each of these has demonstrable efficacy in reducing symptoms of SAD (Norton et al., 2015). With these effective methods, you can learn to manage SAD, achieve greater relief from symptoms, and benefit from improved mood and fewer limitations on your life.

Depression is a challenge that is close to home for BestQuest;

Michael has experienced depression personally and has worked with many different types of depression. Clients with SAD are in good hands at BQ, as we understand how debilitating, frustrating, and hopeless things can seem. If you think you may be experiencing SAD (or expect to in the near future), we strongly encourage you to reach out. Relief is available, but waiting too long to get help makes it harder.

References: Norton, A. R., Abbott, M. J., Norberg, M. M., & Hunt, C. (2015). A systematic review of mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments for social anxiety disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 71(4), 283-301. Pelissolo, A., Abou Kassm, S., & Delhay, L. (2019). Therapeutic strategies for social anxiety disorder: Where are we now? Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 19(12), 1179-1189.