In a
previous article, we explored Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), its
manifestations, and some ways in which you can cope with this type of
depression. As we said, symptoms tend to get better on their own, but sometimes
they don’t. That is why this week we introduce Dr Wayne A Gordon, Mount Sinai’s
response to SAD in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Dr. Gordon
is the Jack Nash Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation
Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Psychology from
Yeshiva University alongside an internship in Neuropsychology from Rusk
Institute. His specialization in Rehabilitative Psychology has finessed his clinical
expertise toward dealing with SAD.
His clinical
focus is centred around brain rehabilitation. That extends to fields of
Anxiety, Concussion, Dementia, Insomnia, Parkinson’s, and all manifestations of
Depression. His work in academia prove his profound understanding of how to
help deal with SAD, and other types of Depression. He has published more than
100 articles and book chapters, and has received several awards during his
career including recognition for “visionary work” in TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).
When is the best time to see a
physician about SAD?
One of the
primary concerns with SAD is that it is difficult to diagnose, and equally
sensitive to manage. The first step to dealing with SAD is diagnosis. This job
is best done by a physician such as Dr Gordon, who can remove possibilities of
other disorders that have similar symptoms. At this stage, it is possible to
manage SAD using the step-by-step we supplied here.
It is also
important to see a physician if you feel the disorder is unmanageable. The
step-by-step is helpful to some patients, but not to all. The symptoms of SAD
don’t need to be managed alone. Dr Gordon has dedicated his life to helping
people deal with SAD and equipping them with effective bespoke methods to deal
with their personal battles. This can range from learning to deal with your
symptoms to understanding what your symptoms are. SAD can manifest itself in
“cycles” and become self-feeding. Dr Gordon can give you a metaphorical manual
to your disorder which will help you understand what you are going through.
This makes SAD manageable.
SAD can have an extremely negative
impact on your quality of life. If you need a consultation, or are suffering
from any of the symptoms outlined at the end of the article, please contact us
on (212) 241-6321 to book an appointment.
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