Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder in Vermont

Authors

Prasanna KumarFollow

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Date

2021

Abstract

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a cyclical pattern of depression-like symptoms that occur during the winter months. In Vermont, SAD is estimated to affect up to 10% of individuals. An informational flyer was developed that explained the symptoms of SAD, what the treatment options are, and then linked individuals with local resources for wellness activities in Chittenden County using QR codes in order to prevent SAD. The flyer was distributed at the Community Health Care Centers of Burlington South End office. The flyer was met with enthusiasm and will be given out to patients at the end of this season and into the fall.

Clinical Site

Community Health Care Centers of Burlington South End

Keywords

Seasonal Affective Disorder, Winter Blues, Wellness Activities, Mental Health, Vermont

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Community Health | Medical Education | Mental and Social Health | Primary Care | Psychiatric and Mental Health

Recommended Citation

Kumar, Prasanna, "Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder in Vermont" (2021). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 671.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/671