April 20, 2022
6pm-7:30pm
Manor House
Chris Tuell – OK Boomer! The Risk and Protective Factors of Substance Use for Older Adults
Attendees will:
By: Jessica Kraft, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Lindner Center of HOPE, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is more isolated to the changing of the seasons. It can happen in the spring and summer but occurs most commonly in the fall and winter months. We know that everyone is going to have a bad day from time to time, and it’s not uncommon for some to face more challenges in the winter months when the weather is colder and the days are shorter. But when does this become a problem that requires intervention?
What are some of the common symptoms of SAD?
It is hard to estimate the number of people who have SAD, as many do not know they have it. It’s also thought that the number in recent years has been higher due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Women can be at higher risk for developing SAD as well as those who live further north. SAD most commonly develops in young adulthood, it often runs in families, and can often be co-morbid with other mental health conditions including depression, bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders.
It is not entirely understood what causes SAD, but research indicates that people with SAD may have reduced activity of serotonin, too much melatonin production, or even vitamin D deficiency. Changes in these areas may impact the body’s daily rhythm that is tied to the seasonal night-day cycle. Negative thoughts and feelings about the winter and its associated limitations and stresses are common among people with SAD, as well as others. It is unclear whether these are “causes” or “effects” of the mood disorder, but they can be a useful focus of treatment especially when seeking therapy.
If the above symptoms start to interfere with day-to-day life, it may be beneficial to seek out care for SAD. For some it may be ideal to start with their primary care provider in order to rule out other medical conditions that could be responsible for symptoms of SAD including alterations in thyroid hormones, low blood sugar, anemia, or viral infections like mono. If there is not an identifiable medical cause, seeking psychiatric help may be beneficial.
What are some of the common symptoms of SAD?
What are some of the common symptoms of SAD?
One of the helpful things about treating SAD is the predictability of when symptoms set in compared to other sub-types of depression that are much more variable. Unfortunately there is little research answering the question of whether or not this can be prevented or if there is a significant benefit to starting treatment early. Of the limited data available the medication Wellbutrin was found to be the most helpful intervention to start early.
Sources:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7302868/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215036620303072
Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Readers’ Choice 2021 Winner in both Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle and West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle.
The Center is pleased to serve the communities represented in both of these publications.
ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Mental Health: Avoiding Burnout
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Hyatt Place | 5070 Natorp Boulevard
Cost: $35-MADE Chamber Members | $70-Non-Members
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
The Mason Deerfield Chamber, along with the Women Business Leaders MADE Advisory Council, is dedicated to providing personal inspiration and practical application to promote more equitable representation of leadership in the MADE region – at every career level and all stages of personal growth. NEW for 2022 is our Annual Leadership Summit – bringing in regional speakers to create a day of inspiration, connections, and rejuvenation.
This March, individuals are invited to experience an incredible keynote session and roundtable discussions on the topic of mental health – specifically avoiding burnout and finding a work-life harmony. A hot breakfast buffet will be provided to attendees.
A ½ day workshop about mental illness and addiction.
Sunday, May 15, 2022
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manor House
7440 Mason-Montgomery Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
An afternoon of enhancing awareness about the facts of mental illness and addiction. Knowledge helps break down stigma and encourages individuals and families to seek life-changing help.
11 a.m. Registration & Resource Center Opens
11:30 a.m. “Nourishing The Mind” Buffet
12 – 1 p.m. Welcome
Paul R. Crosby, MD, MBA, President & CEO; Lindner Center of HOPE
Keynote
Stacy Pershall, Survivor, Author, Storyteller
Giving HOPE A Voice
Click here for more information and breakout sessions
March 16, 2022
6pm to 7:30pm
Countryside YMCA
Lindsey Collins Conover, PhD – Hoarding Disorder: Myths, Facts, and How Families Can Help
Attendees will:
Learn more about our other series visit http://lindnercenterofhope.org/education-series-2022
February 22 (and all of February) – Sonder Brewing Benefit for Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program
Givin’ on a Prayer is a program to benefit charitable causes established by Sonder Brewing.
Sonder Brewing in Mason for the month of February, 10% of all Sequel Cherry Seltzer
Draft sales will benefit Lindner Center of HOPE’s Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program.
Tuesday, February 22nd Lindner Center of HOPE will receive 20% of Sequel Cherry Seltzer draft sales.
Funds raised through the sales and donations being collected at Sonder will help the program:
Sonder Brewing located at 8584 Duke Blvd, Mason, OH 45040.
REGISTER NOW!
Target Audience:
Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, Non-psychiatric MDs, Nurse Practitioners, , Social Workers, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Mental Health Specialists and interested parties as well
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and the Lindner Center of HOPE. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credits
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Ohio Psychological Association under approval number P099-311067501 (2010-2012) approves the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry for 1 mandatory continuing education credit for Ohio Licensed Psychologists.
This activity has been approved for 1 clock hour of CEU by The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist Board..
Lindner Center of HOPE is offering three upcoming opportunities to become more informed and engaged in increasing awareness of eating disorders. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) is February 21-27, 2022.
February 8 – Free Webcast Discussing Eating Disorders versus Disordered Eating
Lindner Center of HOPE is offering four free webcasts in 2022. The webcasts are part of our Exploring Mental Health Series and offer 1 CEU to participants interested in credits.
The first webcast will be February 8, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm EST, presented by Allison Mecca, PsyD, Lindner Center of HOPE, Staff Psychologist, on Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating: What’s the Difference?
Register at: https://lindnercenterofhope.org/news/events/eating-disorder/
February 22 (and all of February) – Sonder Brewing Benefit for Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program
Givin’ on a Prayer is a program to benefit charitable causes established by Sonder Brewing.
Sonder Brewing in Mason for the month of February, 10% of all Sequel Cherry Seltzer
Draft sales will benefit Lindner Center of HOPE’s Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program.
Tuesday, February 22nd Lindner Center of HOPE will receive 20% of Sequel Cherry Seltzer draft sales.
Funds raised through the sales and donations being collected at Sonder will help the program:
February 24 – Free Virtual Documentary Viewing and Discussion
The Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program at Lindner Center of HOPE is hosting a FREE virtual viewing of the documentary Behind the Before and After: Intuitive Eating and Body Image in honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
A discussion facilitated by Lindner Center of HOPE clinicians will follow to deconstruct the pressure to diet and discuss how to pursue more attainable physical and psychological health.
This event will be run virtually through Zoom (details sent with RSVP email confirmation).
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6:00PM EST.
RSVP at https://lindnercenter.ejoinme.org/behind-the-before
The Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program at Lindner Center of HOPE offers a disciplined approach to eating disorder treatment that combines psychiatric management, psychotherapy, nutritional services, and family engagement throughout the entire process. Board certified clinicians offer the wisdom, compassion and proven treatment modalities to successfully treat complex illnesses such as eating disorders, returning patients, and their loved ones, to more fulfilling lives.
Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.
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By Tracy S. Cummings, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Excellence and Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Lindner Center of HOPE
Medical school was an intense experience filled with mass information consumption regarding physiological health, followed by residency and fellowship focused on mental health care amounting to nine years of training to be a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. So much knowledge was amassed over those years, and what topic do I find myself talking about most nearly each day at work? The use of electronics (phone, tablet, computer) by teens. Now, the irony is not lost on me that most readers will be viewing this article online. Ever-present digital media is a reality in our society, and the complicated relationship with it in our lives has become clearer in recent years. Particularly, concerns regarding the impact of the use of electronics on the lives of young people with developing brains have been raised in the literature, by treatment providers, in schools, by families, and even by teens themselves. According to a 2019 Pew Research Center report, “nearly all US teens (95%) say they have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are ‘almost constantly’ on the internet”. Taking the good with the bad, the need to recharge the proverbial battery in our youth has never been so necessary.
A 2020 estimate by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry noted 4-6 hours/day of screen time for 8-12-year-olds in the US and around 9 hours/day for teens. With a traditional school day lasting 7 hours, it seems the electronics are winning out on capturing the attention of our adolescents. While not all use is problematic, several studies have found associations between the amount of time spent online (and the number of social media platforms utilized) with symptoms of depression, anxiety, obesity, headaches, musculoskeletal pain, decreased levels of physical activity, and problems with sleep (delayed bedtime and/or decreased total sleep time). A growing number of teens sleep with the phone next to them and feel the need to check it multiple times a night with a sense of urgency to respond to any and all notifications immediately. It is striking how many families will report their child has sleep issues leading to irritability and trouble focusing, but often no type of boundary or limitation on phone use, particularly at night, exists. Nomophobia continues to rise globally (and this pertains to adults and youth alike).
Most tweens/teens use their devices to pass the time, and it has become the preferred method for many to interact with their peers. As fewer households have landlines, caregivers like the idea of their child being able to reach them if needed, therefore the age at which a child is receiving their own smartphone has decreased, with approximately 20% of 8-year-olds now having one. Considering the plethora of items one can stumble upon online, even as an adult, the use of the internet by children and adolescents carries significant risk. Frequently, caregivers are unaware of the viewing history on the device, and there is always the potential for exposure to violence, sexual content, substance use, cyberbullying, predators, diet culture, negative stereotypes, and misinformation.
Similar to other household rules, phone/electronic use needs to have parameters. As families consider how phone/internet use will be consumed in their homes, an AACAP Fact For Families Guideline on Screen Time suggests the following:
• For ages 6 and older, encourage healthy habits and limit activities that include screens
• Turn off all screens during family meals and outings
• Learn about and use parental controls
• Turn off screens and remove them from bedrooms 30-60min before bedtime
Healthy screen habits will need to include discussions about what is appropriate to view and share. Kids need to be taught about privacy and safety. Honest discussions about family expectations regarding accounts, passwords, and data usage is helpful (though not always liked by the teen). Looking up information and gaming together are ways to ensure valid resources and monitoring while online. The ability to use the electronic device as a tool to learn new things and connect positively with others can be encouraged and should ideally be modeled by the adults in the home. Consistency with setting this good example will establish a healthy foundation in the youth while holding the adult accountable at the same time. The Business Insider quotes analyst Ben Bajarin’s data about how iPhone users unlock their phones on average 80 times/day. For comparison, adults laugh about 15 times/day. This might be a good time for families to consider which one of those activities would bring us more joy so we can recharge together.