Psychological Disorders : Sun Lamps & Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is similar to clinical depression, and it involves a chemical or neurological deficit that is triggered by a lack of sunlight or good weather. Discover how light therapy can be used to treat seasonal affective disorder with help from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on psychological disorders. Expert: David Thomas Contact: WTGTampa.com Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and in the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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