Can Seasonal Affective Disorder be treated online in Europe? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatment online explained under EU mental health standards.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of recurrent depression linked to seasonal light changes, most commonly occurring in autumn and winter. Symptoms may include low mood, fatigue, increased sleep, carbohydrate cravings, and reduced motivation. This episode explains how SAD is assessed remotely and when treatment may be appropriate.
You will learn:
• How SAD differs from non-seasonal depression
• The role of reduced daylight and circadian rhythm disruption
• How a doctor evaluates mood symptoms, duration, and recurrence pattern
• When light therapy, lifestyle measures, or psychotherapy may be considered
• When antidepressant medication may be appropriate following assessment
• When urgent in-person evaluation is required (suicidal thoughts, severe functional impairment, psychotic symptoms)
All SAD treatment requests through Mobi Doctor require individual medical evaluation and compliance with EU regulatory standards. Not all mood symptoms are suitable for remote-only management.
This episode is educational and does not replace urgent or emergency mental health care.
Read the full clinical guide and transcript here:
https://www.mobidoctor.eu/what-we-treat/mental-health/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder
