Winter blues
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. These symptoms often resolve during the spring and summer months. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer and resolves during the fall or winter months. Treatment for SAD may include light therapy (phototherapy), psychotherapy and medications.
Primary Resource
University Counseling Center (UCC)
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers a variety of clinical mental health services to Binghamton University students. Individual and group therapy is available, or students can receive guidance about off-campus mental health providers from the treatment coordinator. Cognitive skill-building workshops are also offered regularly throughout the semester.
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Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier Mobile Crisis Service (Mobile Crisis)
Mobile Crisis Services is a program comprised of clinicians and certified peers who are committed to de-escalating and supporting individuals in crisis situations in order to avoid an emergency room visit, a psychiatric evaluation or hospital admission.
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Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier peer-run warm line
The Mental Health Association of the Sourthern Tier (MHAST) offers a peer-run 24/7 warm line in Binghamton. The Warm Line is a 24/7 resource for individuals who may need someone to support them in a difficult time. Anyone is welcome to call the Warm Line, and a peer will be available to listen, to talk, or to offer some additional resources to the caller.
If you need help, someone to talk to, or are worried about someone you know, you can reach a Warm Line Specialist at 607-240-7291. The Warm Line is not a crisis service. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
If you need help, someone to talk to, or are worried about someone you know, you can reach a Warm Line Specialist at 607-240-7291. The Warm Line is not a crisis service. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Related Resource
Sunrise Wellness Center (Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier)
The Sunrise Wellness Center is a peer-run program providing support services for individuals with a mental health challenge. SWC is a safe and welcoming space for all individuals and promotes health, wellness, and recovery. Certified Peers offer 1:1 support, where they meet with clients and assist them with their individual goals to help manage their own mental wellness. They also offer group support meetings with a focus on mindfulness, wellness, therapeutic arts, and they share activities and tools that clients can use in their daily routines. They coordinate with other community based organizations to present information on wellness topics relevant to our clients, as well as offering therapeutic resources and classes.
