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January 25, 2023

Title: Seasonal Affect Disorder
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Tim Sanford
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Winter seems to drag on and on and on. The long nights but short days can be hard on everyone.

Tim Sanford is the Clinical Director for Focus on the Family’s counseling department. Today, he explains what Seasonal Affect Disorder is and offers practical advice we can use as we help family members who may become depressed and withdrawn.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are winter days, weeks, and even months hard on adults as well as children? Is it simply the “Winter Blues”?

What are some of the symptoms of Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)? Tim Sanford urges people to look for changes in appetite and sleeping habits, as well as lack of interest in hobbies and difficulty concentrating.

Can a lack of sunlight directly affect our mood?

What are some things we can to do help ourselves, family members, and friends avoid Seasonal Affect Disorder? Tim Sanford recommends outside activities (specifically in the sunlight) and implementing healthy eating and sleeping habits. He also discusses the benefits of a “Family Gratitude Journal” and even staying active as a family.

Is counseling helpful? Do some people need medication, as well?

Will the feelings of Seasonal Affect Disorder simply “go away”? Tim Sanford believes that sometimes it will, but it may take much longer if you aren’t proactive.

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January 4, 2022

Title: Why is America So Sad?
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Dr. David Ayers
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Part 1 of 2

A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education – based on an October 2020 poll released in February 2021 – deserved widespread media coverage. It got almost none.

Dr. David Ayers discusses this survey today. Dr. Ayers is the Fellow for Marriage and Family with the Institute for Faith & Freedom at Grove City College.

Click here to read the Harvard study.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the Harvard Graduate School of Education find that Americans are in the midst of a growing epidemic of loneliness?

Have other studies shown that depression has been a serious issue among Americans for years?

Is online communication taking the place of face-to-face interaction?

Do we depend on the warmth and care of others? Dr. Ayers explains how God created us to be social creatures. He also discusses how the pandemic has negatively affected children.

Click here to order your copy of Dr. Ayers latest book: “Christian Marriage: A Comprehensive Introduction”.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Why is America So Sad?
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Dr. David Ayers
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are Americans becoming sadder? Do we have less joy in our lives? Dr. Ayers reveals more information from the Harvard study linked above…

Are those who enjoy regular association with others usually happier?

Do those who attend religious services regularly usually happier than those who don’t?

Ecclesiastes discusses “a three-fold cord is not quickly broken”. What does this mean? Who is the “third cord – the anchor”?

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April 16, 2019

Title: What Difference Does Our Effort Really Make?
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Dr. Autumn Galbreath
with Christian Medical and Dental Association www.CMDA.org

Part 1 of 3

Dr. Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA, is an internist in San Antonio and a contributor to the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Galbreath speaks on topics, such as: aging, depression, working mothers in the church, and marriage.

Today, Dr. Galbreath will be discussing why it is so important for physicians to take time to get to know their patients, especially those who are isolated or depressed.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Dr. Galbreath shares how she recently had a “difficult” patient… What was wrong with him? Why couldn’t he communicate his needs to her? What was his “ailment”?

Isolation causes depression, which directly affects our health. How can we all reach out and help at least one person? Dr. Galbreath will continue with this thought in the next segment…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What Difference Does Our Effort Really Make?
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Dr. Autumn Galbreath
with Christian Medical and Dental Association www.CMDA.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What can physicians do to help those who feel isolated or depressed?

Terry shares a personal story about his own experience with a doctor…

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What Difference Does Our Effort Really Make?
Topic: Depression and Wellness

Discussed by Dr. Autumn Galbreath
with Christian Medical and Dental Association www.CMDA.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Most people know “someone who had something that turned out to be a horrible condition”. Do too many doctors dismiss these fears?

How can physicians overcome the pressure of seeing more patients?

Should patients be bolder with their physicians and not be afraid to ask questions?

You can read more from Dr. Autumn Galbreath here.

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