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Promoting Holistic Health & Well Being Through Preventive Care Intervention
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most often appearing in late fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. Millions of people experience SAD each year, yet it is often misunderstood or minimized as “just the winter blues.”
📌 Recognizing the Symptoms
- Persistent sadness or low mood
- Fatigue and low energy
- Oversleeping or disrupted sleep patterns
- Cravings for carbohydrates and changes in appetite
- Difficulty concentrating
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
- Social withdrawal
💡 Why Awareness Matters
SAD is a diagnosable condition that can significantly affect quality of life. Raising awareness helps reduce stigma, encourages early recognition, and promotes access to effective treatment.
🧠 Seeking Help
If symptoms persist for more than two weeks and interfere with daily life, it’s important to reach out for professional support. Treatment options may include:
- Light therapy (using a special lamp to mimic natural sunlight)
- Counseling or therapy to develop coping strategies
- Medication prescribed by a healthcare provider
- Lifestyle adjustments such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and maximizing exposure to natural light
🤝 How You Can Support SAD Awareness Month
- Share accurate information to educate others
- Check in on friends, family, and colleagues who may be struggling
- Encourage professional help when symptoms persist
- Advocate for better access to mental health resources in your community
This December, let’s shine a light on Seasonal Affective Disorder. By raising awareness, supporting those affected, and promoting access to care, we can help ensure no one faces seasonal depression alone.
#SADAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #SeasonalDepression #EndTheStigma #LightTherapy
Hands Only CPR
Knowing how to perform hands-only CPR can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. This short video provides a clear demonstration of the technique, especially useful when a mouth barrier is not available. By learning this skill, you can be prepared to potentially save a life.
Are you a Childcare Learning Center?
Many states require childcare learning center employees to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid with proof of successful completion of such training. Blended learning or instructor led CPR/BLS and first aid training are avliable.
What is Preventive Care?
Preventive Care is interventions to prevent disease and disability.
Even if a person is disable or have a medical illness, healthy interventions are still available to promote optimal health.
Who We Are
Our Health Mission
Promoting Healthy Intervention(s) Now For A Healthier Tomorrow.
What We Offer
CPR, BLS, First Aid and AED (Automated external defibrillator) training for everyone.
Online training is available and recommended.
One on one or group training available.