Psychology
Monday, March 3
I. Visit the following blog posts and links:
S.A.D.
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/11/seasonal-affective-disorder.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195/DSECTION=10
What tips can you incorporate into your daily life to manage the effects of S.A.D.? (Which suggestions could you realistically incorporate into your life today?)
Extra Credit: (Choose one of two options)
Option #1) See the link below on the research behind exercise and depression:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-02-18-brain-spark_N.htm
Go for a 20 minute walk outside. In the comments section, tell me the date and time of your walk and if your mood improved after the walk.
Option #2) See the link below for reasearch on the "Helpers High":
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/10/helpers-high.html
Volunteer for a worthy cause (environmental, children's, animal rights, etc.) In the comments section, tell me what you did and when you did it. Do you think the research is right? Did you feel the "helpers high"?
Here are some links to inspire you:
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2401445845131091225&postID=8672382646946865192
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2401445845131091225&postID=688326274131973305
http://www.freerice.com/
http://www.epa.gov/teachers/community-svc-projects.htm
http://charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours.htm
Postpartum Depression
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/12/mood-disorders-post-partum-depression.html
(What preventative measures can expectant and new mothers and their loved-ones take to deal with P.P.D.?)
Post your responses in the comments section.
II. Go here:
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/02/psychology.html and take the "True Colors" Personality Test.
I. Visit the following blog posts and links:
S.A.D.
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/11/seasonal-affective-disorder.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195/DSECTION=10
What tips can you incorporate into your daily life to manage the effects of S.A.D.? (Which suggestions could you realistically incorporate into your life today?)
Extra Credit: (Choose one of two options)
Option #1) See the link below on the research behind exercise and depression:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-02-18-brain-spark_N.htm
Go for a 20 minute walk outside. In the comments section, tell me the date and time of your walk and if your mood improved after the walk.
Option #2) See the link below for reasearch on the "Helpers High":
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/10/helpers-high.html
Volunteer for a worthy cause (environmental, children's, animal rights, etc.) In the comments section, tell me what you did and when you did it. Do you think the research is right? Did you feel the "helpers high"?
Here are some links to inspire you:
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2401445845131091225&postID=8672382646946865192
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2401445845131091225&postID=688326274131973305
http://www.freerice.com/
http://www.epa.gov/teachers/community-svc-projects.htm
http://charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours.htm
Postpartum Depression
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2007/12/mood-disorders-post-partum-depression.html
(What preventative measures can expectant and new mothers and their loved-ones take to deal with P.P.D.?)
Post your responses in the comments section.
II. Go here:
http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/02/psychology.html and take the "True Colors" Personality Test.
Comments
(my S.A.D. post is on the Nov. 26th post)
To treat SAD, the best thing to do is exercise, because it just makes you feel better generally, and if you exercise in the sun, you get endorphins and time in the sun, which will make you happier. If you have SAD, you should also let as much light into your house as possible. It's also a good idea to keep socializing with your friend and family, because when you're depressed, you need as much uplifting as you can get. The website also suggested taking a vacation, but I think that a lot of people that have SAD probably don't have the time or the money to do that.
S.A.D- we can get excercise, get out doors whenever we can on sunny days, be around our loved ones, or take time to take care of ourselves! other wise a more expensive route would be to get therapy or go on a vacation where its sunny and warmer!
P.P.D should fade in a few days, or weeks, but if it doesn't you need to get help. You could get counseling, Antidepressants, hormone therapy, Antipsychotic agents, Lithium and electroconvulsive therapy to help wiht P.P.D
To treat PPD, a new or expecting mother should talk to other moms who have already had kids on how they kept themselves from feeling the effects of PPD. They should also get plenty of rest (if thats possible with a newborn child), and try to stay on a healthy meal plan. If they do experience PPD, they should talk to family and friends to help them get through it. There is also medication you can take if the mother feels like nothing else is working.
P.P.D- as a mother if you realize that P.P.D. is happening to you, you could contact a psychologist and your doctor to get help. If you had this problem previously with your first born child and are expecting again you should have it on your mind that it’s a very big possibility for your second child effect you the same way. If your feeling fatigued and having low self-esteem you could also have your husband help out with caring for the baby to give you some time of rest.