Topic: Seasonal Affective Disorder

ADHD And Seasonal Affective Disorder

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Few behavioural disorders are static in nature; instead, many are episodic, exhibiting periods of severe symptoms and periods of mild symptoms. One of the most well-known causes of behavioural fluctuations (even in the absence of another known disorder) is the changing of the seasons. Indeed, over the last two decades, the term “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or SAD has been used ...

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Psychological Effects of Fitness and Exercise

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Everyone has the biological keys for psychological well-being within them. It may come as a surprise that having a positive mental outlook depends on a certain chemical produced by your body. This chemical is called serotonin and it keeps our mood under control by calming anxiety, relieving depression, and helping with sleep. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for ...

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