Treatment for seasonal effective disorder

 Session 1 

Aim- To build rapport and identify the problem.

Process

The patient was offered a comfortable and a glass of water and asked about the issues. The patient said that she is feeling sad and depressed from a month without any reason and same happens with her every year from last 3 years. The patient was enquired about family mental illness history and other symptoms. She said she don't able to feel pleasure in previous enjoyable activities and her sleep is also decreased. She was advised to use her bed for sleeping purpose only and not to do other tasks at it. She was also advised to have daylight as much as possible, and have healthy food. She was called for next visit after 15 days.

Session 2

Aim- To analyse the previous step and take further step

Process- The patient was asked about the response of the last step. She reported she felt somewhat good but not totally good. She was enquired about her marital life and motivated to spent much time with family. She was advised to follow the same step and spend quality time with the family members and friends to overcome her depression. Patient was called for next visit after 15 days.