ATTENTION HOPES Patients: Northern Nevada HOPES will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. We’ll resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26 at 8 am.

ATENCIÓN Pacientes de HOPES: Northern Nevada HOPES estará cerrado el martes 24 de diciembre y el miércoles 25 de diciembre. Reanudaremos nuestro horario habitual el jueves 26 de diciembre a las 8 a.m.

Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Our very own Chief Behavioral Officer, Kristen Davis-Coelho, was interviewed by KOLO 8’s Emily Benito for tips on how to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is also known as “Seasonal Depression”.

Our very own Chief Behavioral Officer, Kristen Davis-Coelho, was interviewed by KOLO 8’s Emily Benito for tips on how to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is also known as “Seasonal Depression”.

“A few things people can do on their own, would be to maintain the same sleep wake schedule they normally do during the non-winter months, spend a little time outdoors in daylight hours, and then increase the amount of time they have socially with people who support them.” – Kristen Davis-Coelho

Watch the interview here to learn about tips on how to take care of your mental well-being this winter. 

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