Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Let’s talk can help

Let’s Talk is our Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. We offer guidance, courses and talking therapies that give you the skills and techniques to manage difficult days, lift your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.

It is a free service and is there to listen, help and suggest the best way forward for you.

Access Let’s Talk

You can refer yourself to Let’s Talk by calling 0800 073 2200, or you can ask you GP to refer you.
For more information about the support available, please visit the Let's Talk website.

Treatments for SAD might include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), medication and light therapy. There are also a number of things you can try yourself such as ensuring you get as much natural sunlight as possible, sit near windows when indoors and take plenty of exercise.

Find out more about treatments for SAD on the NHS Choices website.

Treatments for SAD might include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), medication and light therapy. There are also a number of things you can try yourself such as ensuring you get as much natural sunlight as possible, sit near windows when indoors and take plenty of exercise.

Find out more about treatments for SAD on the NHS Choices website.