According to the Cleveland Clinic, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has
similar symptoms to depression. Symptoms may include sadness, anxiety, irritability,
loss of interest in usual activities, withdrawal from social activities and
inability to concentrate. Other symptoms are extreme fatigue and lack of
energy, increased need for sleep, cravings for carbohydrates, and increased
appetite and weight gain. To read more about SAD, click here.
PublicSchoolWORKS’ (PSW) Depression
in Students course covers the causes, symptoms and effects that childhood
depression can have on students. The course also instructs educators on appropriate
ways to help a student showing signs of depression. To learn more about
educating your staff on childhood depression, email
sales@publicschoolworks.com.
Have you ever experienced a student
with SAD? How did you recognize it and/or how did you address it?
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