December 9, 2025

Group Therapy Book Club Special!!!

Group Therapy is a great gift for yourself and others!

Winter book therapy club begins January 8th, every Thursday from 3-4:30 PM. This is a 6-week series discussing "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes-Lonely World" by Vivek H. Murthy, MD. Our January special: purchase a 6-week package and receive one free session, plus the book for free. Offer ends soon, so join now!

December 1, 2025

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month.

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also called the winter blues, is a condition that causes a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is a type of depression. Most cases of SAD start in late fall or early winter and go away during the spring or summer. Less commonly, SAD can also occur during the spring and summer months.

Signs and Symptoms

Not everyone with SAD has the same symptoms, but they can include:

• Sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings

• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy

• Fatigue and decreased energy

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions

• Thoughts of death or suicide

• Oversleeping

• Overeating, particularly with a craving for carbohydrates

• Weight gain

• Social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”)

• Difficulty sleeping

• Lack of appetite

• Irritability and agitation

Treatment

SAD may be effectively treated with a specific type of light therapy for many (i.e. a light box which artificially stimulates high-intensity sunlight). Antidepressant medicines and talk therapy may also be needed to reduce SAD symptoms, either alone or combined with light therapy. Additionally, vitamin D supplements may improve symptoms.

Learn how to talk about mental health to help you speak to a loved one who you may think is experiencing any mental health concerns.

November 20, 2025

UPDATE: Please check back, date may change due to inclement weather.