Community Program -- Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) By Angela Dumitrache, M.D. — Brook Lane Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 --   7—8:30 p.m. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER      RESCHEDULED -- Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 - 7-8:30 p.m.   Main Campus --  Community Room          Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 -- 7—8:30 p.m. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER RESCHEDULED - Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 -- 7—8:30 p.m. Laurel Hall School in Frederick During the winter months when the daylight hours are shorter, some people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder.  It is sometimes referred to as the “Winter Blues.” Symptoms may include:    Sleep problems—typically a desire to oversleep    Lethargy—fatigue and low energy    Overeating—craving sweet or starchy foods    Depression—feeling sad, hopeless or in despair    Social problems—irritability or isolation The Program will focus on the cause of SAD, how it is diagnosed and treatments available. Please Call: 301-733-0331 ext. 349 or 800-342-2992 ext. 349 to register your attendance. Refreshments will be served. Brook Lane’s main campus is located north of Hagerstown between the towns of Leitersburg and Smithsburg, on the Leitersburg-Smithsburg Road. Laurel Hall School in Frederick is located at 4540B Mack Avenue, off English Muffin Way.  This is west of Rt. 85 (Buckeystown Pike) and south of Interstate 270.  Driving directions are available by clicking on the upper right corner of the page heading. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact Curt Miller, 301-733-0331 extension 228 (voice) or through the MD Relay Service 800-735-2258 (voice/TDD), 6 days prior to the program to make arrangements.