Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Every winter, as sunlight dims and the days get shorter and colder, millions of people experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low energy. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that can cause significant disruption to your life and finances. It can lead to low productivity at work or school, substance abuse, eating disorders, or suicidal thoughts and behaviors. In this presentation, you will become more aware of what this, the symptoms, and practical steps for overcoming SAD.
Target Audience
RNs / SW / Health Coaches / Dieticians
Learning Objectives
1. Summarize the condition and signs and symptoms of SAD
2. Discuss ways to provide self-care, and tools to address symptoms of SAD
3. List practical ways to cope with SAD
Program begins at 10:30am and adjourns at 11:30am Total Education Time: 1 Hour
Time | Content | Presenter |
10:30-10:50am | Introduction to explain what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is and review of associated signs and symptoms | Erin Commendatore, MAED/CN |
10:50-11:10am | Present ways to identify self-care and tools for SAD | Erin Commendatore, MAED/CN |
11:10-11:30am | Self-Care Activity for SAD | Erin Commendatore, MAED/CN |
CCM CE will be provided: 1 CE - CCM COA will be sent via email from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.
Social Work (ASWB)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Social Work Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 ASWB
- 1.00 Attendance