Seasonal Affective Disorder

Overview

4.2 out of 5 (9 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

20 Apr 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) poses a significant challenge to mental health, affecting mood and overall well-being, especially during months with reduced daylight hours. Recognized as a subtype of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, SAD typically presents with major depressive episodes in the fall or winter and alleviates by spring or summer. This condition transcends transient sadness, profoundly influencing mood, cognitive function, and physical health. Symptoms such as hypersomnia, overeating, and a pronounced carbohydrate craving are frequently observed in individuals with SAD, underscoring the disorder's complex nature. Notably, SAD's prevalence increases with distance from the equator, suggesting a link to environmental light exposure.

Efficient screening processes are crucial for identifying those at heightened risk, paving the way for comprehensive evaluation and intervention. Despite advancements in understanding SAD, questions remain, particularly regarding its hormonal and neurotransmitter effects. Given SAD's unique trajectory and significant impact on affected individuals, the importance of early recognition and personalized care strategies cannot be overstated.

This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of SAD, its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and evidence-based management strategies. It will review the epidemiology of SAD, exploring its prevalence, risk factors, and potential underlying mechanisms. The clinical presentation of SAD, including common symptoms and diagnostic criteria, evidence-based screening tools, and assessment methods to facilitate accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning, are discussed. Participants gain insights into the efficacy, safety, and practical considerations associated with each treatment option, enabling them to develop individualized management plans tailored to the needs of their patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Assess the etiology of seasonal affective disorder with guidance from patient history.

  • Interpret the evaluation of seasonal affective disorder based on clinical presentation and past medical history.

  • Differentiate the management options available to treat seasonal affective disorder.

  • Implement interprofessional collaboration strategies to enhance care delivery for patients with seasonal affective disorder.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

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