HLSC 1810U Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression related to a change in seasons where symptoms typically start in fall and continue into the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder becomes more severe as more time goes on. Symptoms include fatigue, low energy, hopelessness, worthlessness, difficulty focusing, and frequent thoughts of suicide, inhibited perception of daily life. Psychotherapy and antidepressants are potential treatments for seasonal affective disorder. Anxiety disorders are characterized by panic, fear, moodiness, and trouble sleeping. They are essentially an inherent state of worry; no matter what the situation is. Anxiety can be treated by a mental health professional. Research demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective at treating anxiety disorders. Medications also may be a potential treatment for anxiety disorders. According to the anxiety disorders association of canada, the 12-month prevalence for any anxiety disorder is over 12% and one in four canadians (25%) will have at least one anxiety disorder in their lifetime .
