--- title: Missouri Sleep Society Blog | Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH --- [![Missouri Sleep Society](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/Missouri_Sleep_Society_Oct2016_Theme/a65ac9a5a0298d9c00066536a8ba65cc.htm)](http://www.mosleep.org) - [Home](http://www.mosleep.org/home.html) - [Our Mission](http://www.mosleep.org/our-mission.html) - [Board Of Directors](http://www.mosleep.org/board-of-directors-.html) - [Membership](http://www.mosleep.org/membership.html) - [Continuing Education](http://www.mosleep.org/continuing-education.html) - [Links](http://www.mosleep.org/links.html) - [Resources](http://www.mosleep.org/resources.html) - [Photos](http://www.mosleep.org/conferences.html) - [Blog](https://blog.mosleep.org) - [Contact Us](http://www.mosleep.org/contact-us.html) # MoSleep Blog Central ## Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH ![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/TK%20Sellman.jpg) ### Recent Posts ## [Have SAD? Learn how to reset your circadian rhythms with phototherapy](https://blog.mosleep.org/have-sad-learn-how-to-reset-your-circadian-rhythms-with-phototherapy) Posted by [Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH](https://blog.mosleep.org/author/tamara-sellman-rpsgt-ccsh) on Dec 29, 2016 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/blog_images/elderly%20women%20using%20phototherapy.jpg)](https://blog.mosleep.org/have-sad-learn-how-to-reset-your-circadian-rhythms-with-phototherapy) **[Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)](https://blog.mosleep.org/the-warning-signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder-the-winter-blues)** is a common problem for many who live in more northern latitudes. Those who struggle with this combination mood-and-sleep disorder do not have to suffer unnecessarily. There are a wide range of options for treating SAD. Most center on a useful, nonpharmacological treatment: *Phototherapy*. [Read More](https://blog.mosleep.org/have-sad-learn-how-to-reset-your-circadian-rhythms-with-phototherapy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mosleep.org/have-sad-learn-how-to-reset-your-circadian-rhythms-with-phototherapy#comments-listing) Topics: [phototherapy](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/phototherapy) ## [Find Missouri Sleep Society in Social Media!](https://blog.mosleep.org/find-missouri-sleep-society-in-social-media-facebook-twitter-linkedin) Posted by [Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH](https://blog.mosleep.org/author/tamara-sellman-rpsgt-ccsh) on Dec 8, 2016 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/Missouri_Sleep_Society_Oct2016_Theme/a65ac9a5a0298d9c00066536a8ba65cc.htm)](https://blog.mosleep.org/find-missouri-sleep-society-in-social-media-facebook-twitter-linkedin) If you're a patient, a sleep medicine student, a sleep health professional, a general or specialized healthcare practitioner outside the world of sleep medicine, a pharmaceutical professional, a durable medical equipment provider or a CPAP products representative, you may benefit from following the Missouri Sleep Society at its web-based locations. [Read More](https://blog.mosleep.org/find-missouri-sleep-society-in-social-media-facebook-twitter-linkedin) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mosleep.org/find-missouri-sleep-society-in-social-media-facebook-twitter-linkedin#comments-listing) Topics: [sleep medicine](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-medicine) ## [Join us for Missouri Sleep Day On December 10th](https://blog.mosleep.org/join-us-for-missouri-sleep-day-on-december-10th) Posted by [Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH](https://blog.mosleep.org/author/tamara-sellman-rpsgt-ccsh) on Dec 2, 2016 2:07:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/blog_images/weber%20grill%20st%20louis.jpg)](https://blog.mosleep.org/join-us-for-missouri-sleep-day-on-december-10th)     Anyone in the sleep medicine field is cordially invited to join the Missouri Sleep Society from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday December 2 to meet the board of directors and get to know more about our organization. [RSVP as seating is limited!](https://blog.mosleep.org/missouri-sleep-society-2016-annual-meet-and-greet-lp) [Read More](https://blog.mosleep.org/join-us-for-missouri-sleep-day-on-december-10th) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mosleep.org/join-us-for-missouri-sleep-day-on-december-10th#comments-listing) Topics: [sleep medicine](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-medicine) ## [Should healthcare professionals care about Daylight Savings Time?](https://blog.mosleep.org/should-healthcare-professionals-care-about-daylight-saving-time) Posted by [Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH](https://blog.mosleep.org/author/tamara-sellman-rpsgt-ccsh) on Nov 5, 2016 7:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mosleep.org/hubfs/blog_images/daylight%20saving%20time%20signage.jpg)](https://blog.mosleep.org/should-healthcare-professionals-care-about-daylight-saving-time) Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is November 6 through November 13. It falls after this weekend, when most Americans perform the mandated clock change to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). At 2:00am on Sunday November 6, clocks "fall back" or are turned back by 1 hour to return to Standard Time. There are plenty of discussions about the historical origins of this practice, and others which debate the value of this twice-annual time shift when it comes to school schedules and business planning. Indeed, there's a growing movement to end Daylight Savings Time altogether. However, the focus on the time change might be better spent understanding how the shift of even one hour of sleep can seriously impact our health and well being. [Read More](https://blog.mosleep.org/should-healthcare-professionals-care-about-daylight-saving-time) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mosleep.org/should-healthcare-professionals-care-about-daylight-saving-time#comments-listing) Topics: [Sleep deprivation](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-deprivation), [Drowsy driving](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/drowsy-driving), [Circadian rhythms](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/circadian-rhythms) [All posts](https://blog.mosleep.org/all) Search this site on Google Search Google ### Subscribe to Email Updates [![Missouri Sleep 2017](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2564826/5d959b82-0383-4b88-84cd-18a0371d0a76.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2564826/5d959b82-0383-4b88-84cd-18a0371d0a76) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Missouri Sleep 2017 (2)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/missouri-sleep-2017) - [Sleep deprivation (2)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-deprivation) - [sleep medicine (2)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-medicine) - [CPAP (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/cpap) - [CPAP Support Groups (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/cpap-support-groups) - [Circadian rhythms (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/circadian-rhythms) - [Dental Sleep Medicine (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/dental-sleep-medicine) - [Drowsy driving (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/drowsy-driving) - [Insomnia (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/insomnia) - [Pediatric sleep apnea (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/pediatric-sleep-apnea) - [SAD (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sad) - [Sleep Apnea Support Groups (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-apnea-support-groups) - [Sleep apnea (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-apnea) - [diabetes and sleep (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/diabetes-and-sleep) - [hypersomnia (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/hypersomnia) - [mood disorders (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/mood-disorders) - [phototherapy (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/phototherapy) - [seasonal affective disorder (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/seasonal-affective-disorder) - [sleep apnea mouthpiece (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-apnea-mouthpiece) - [sleep disorders (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-disorders) - [sleep hygiene (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/sleep-hygiene) - [volunteering (1)](https://blog.mosleep.org/topic/volunteering) see all #### Ready To Join MSS The Missouri Sleep Society is committed to the advancement of sleep medicine, but we need your help. 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