Complementary Therapies
We don't just do support groups...
Self Help Services, in addition to running traditional self-help based groups, also offers new self-management packages and complementary therapies:
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Lightbox Therapy
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a type of winter depression, which affects an estimated one million people in the UK every winter, in particular during December, January and February. In addition perhaps as many as ten million people are affected by ‘winter blues’ a mild form of SAD. The symptoms of SAD usually recur regularly each winter, starting between September & November and continuing until March/April. Lack of light causes SAD. Therefore, getting an extra daily does of light in the winter via light treatment/therapy works for 85% of people diagnosed with SAD. The following symptoms show the wide range of physical, mental and emotional changes that people with SAD may experience in winter:
- Sleep problems
- Lethargy
- Overeating
- Depression
- Social Problems
- Anxiety
- Loss of libido
- Mood Changes
Who can access Lightbox Therapy?
The light box is available to anyone experiencing emotional and/or mental health difficulties.
Who delivers the service?
This service isn’t delivered by anyone as such. The service is available by making an appointment with the Community Services Manager at Self Help Services.
Accessing the Service
A session lasts for approximately 30 minutes. If possible you should try to make a daily appointment. To make an appointment please contact us on Tel:01612263871 or via E-mail: admin@selfhelpservices.org.uk.
All sessions take place at the Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 4ZY. Click here for a map.