Have questions or concerns? Contact Kris our Social Work Specialist at 907-917-6299 or Kris.Blair@AKBDC.org
• Get in the Sun and take Vitamin D per your Doctor’s Recommendation
• Eat Food High in Nutrients like Salmon, Vegetables, and Greens
• Sun Lamp Exposure
• Avoid Alcohol, Caffeine and Other Substances
• Exercise 30 Minutes a Day 3 Times per Week
• Get Outside and Get Your Body Moving
What can you do to try and combat SAD?
• Sadness
• Lethargy
• Weight Gain
• Disinterest
• Oversleeping
• Lack of Motivation
• Low Energy Levels
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD can cause mood and behavior changes due to a lack of sun and Vitamin D.
Winter in Alaska can cause Vitamin D deficiency and it is very common for Alaskans to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and increased risk of addiction.
It’s early spring in Alaska. What a weird winter we have had this year. No snow, freezing rain, ice, and freezing/melting temperatures have caused an abnormal winter. How is our mental health affected by changes outside and the transition from winter to spring and spring to summer? What can we do outside of counseling and therapy to help depression, anxiety, and our mental health?
social Work Corner
Have questions or concerns? Contact Kris our Social Work Specialist at 907-917-6299 or Kris.Blair@AKBDC.org
• Get in the Sun and take Vitamin D per your Doctor’s Recommendation
• Eat Food High in Nutrients like Salmon, Vegetables, and Greens
• Sun Lamp Exposure
• Avoid Alcohol, Caffeine and Other Substances
• Exercise 30 Minutes a Day 3 Times per Week
• Get Outside and Get Your Body Moving
What can you do to try and combat SAD?
• Sadness
• Lethargy
• Weight Gain
• Disinterest
• Oversleeping
• Lack of Motivation
• Low Energy Levels
Common symptoms of SAD:
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD can cause mood and behavior changes due to a lack of sun and Vitamin D.
Winter in Alaska can cause Vitamin D deficiency and it is very common for Alaskans to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and increased risk of addiction.
It’s early spring in Alaska. What a weird winter we have had this year. No snow, freezing rain, ice, and freezing/melting temperatures have caused an abnormal winter. How is our mental health affected by changes outside and the transition from winter to spring and spring to summer? What can we do outside of counseling and therapy to help depression, anxiety, and our mental health?
social Work Corner