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As Daylight Saving Time Comes to a Close, Bausch Health Champions Mental Health with a Spotlight on Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Company Introduces Multimedia Resources to Bring Awareness of SAD LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / N...
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[{"type":"text","content":"As Daylight Saving Time Comes to a Close, Bausch Health Champions Mental Health with a Spotlight on Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Company Introduces Multimedia Resources to Bring Awareness of SADLAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2023 / As daylight saving time concluded for much of the US on November 5, and as the seasons change and the days grow shorter, many people may find themselves grappling with the onset symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern and most often occurs with the change to the fall-winter season. Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) (TSX:BHC), a global diversified pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing global health, is helping to raise awareness about the importance of SAD symptom recognition and dialogue with a healthcare professional.Specifically, Bausch Health has introduced several comprehensive initiatives to raise awareness for SAD symptoms and prevention, including a national television ad for its antidepressant APLENZIN® (bupropion hydrobromide) extended-release tablets, the only FDA-approved bupropion hydrobromide that is indicated for the prevention of SAD. The campaign is designed to inform individuals about SAD symptoms during the autumn and winter months and to encourage people diagnosed with SAD to engage in a dialogue with a healthcare professional about potential prevention and treatment-related strategies as needed.\"SAD is a seasonal type of depression that manifests itself in the fall and winter months. When there's less sunlight outside, a person's natural ability to regulate certain chemicals can be disrupted which may impact depression,\" said Eric Guenin, PharmD, Ph.D., MPH, executive director, medical affairs, Bausch Health. \"Prevention is key, when possible, so people must be aware of some of the symptoms of SAD, such as feeling depressed most of the day almost every day, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed, experiencing low energy, facing difficulty sleeping, weight changes, and be encouraged to discuss them with a healthcare professional as preventive treatment options exist.\"In addition to the ad campaign, there is a revamped APLENZIN website, which features a SAD fact sheet as well as a new patient engagement program called \"Real Talk with APLENZIN\" that provides subsc...