Services
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
If you live in Gloucestershire or Herefordshire and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is affecting your everyday life, we can help. Find out more about the services we offer below.
What is seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression which is affected by the seasons. Symptoms tend to be more severe in winter.
Getting help
If your mood is affecting your daily life, you should seek help as soon as possible.
Talking Therapies can help
Talking Therapies is our Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. We offer guidance, courses and talking therapies that give you the skills and techniques to manage difficult days, lift your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.
We are a free service and are here to listen, help and suggest the best way forward for you.
How to access Talking Therapies
You can refer yourself to Talking Therapies by calling 0800 073 2200, filling in our self-referral form or you can ask you GP to refer you.
For more information about the support available, please visit our Talking Therapies page.
Treatment options
Treatments for SAD might include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), medication and light therapy. There are also a number of things you can try yourself such as ensuring you get as much natural sunlight as possible, sit near windows when indoors and take plenty of exercise.
Find out more about treatments for SAD on the NHS Choices website.
Our teams and services
Where to find us, and which services can help you.
Information for professionals
Information for carers
Treatments for SAD might include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), medication and light therapy. There are also a number of things you can try yourself such as ensuring you get as much natural sunlight as possible, sit near windows when indoors and take plenty of exercise.
Find out more about treatments for SAD on the NHS Choices website.
News
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Further help and support
Other organisations who can help or who partner with us.
