Seasonal Depression
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If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression – usually in late fall and winter – alternating with periods of normal or high mood the rest of the year.
Most people with SAD are women whose illness typically begins in their twenties, although men also report SAD of similar severity and have increasingly sought treatment. SAD...
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Expert & Community Posts
Depressed During the Summer? It may be Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Merely Me , Health Expert...increasing temperatures of spring, and for some, this seasonal depression would last into the... Read more »
ADHD and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...Alberta, during a session titled "New Insights Into Seasonal Depression." While... Read more »
Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...I've mentioned in the past, I have suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for most of... Read more »
Question of the Week: Seasonal Depression
By John McManamy , Health ExpertI was minding my own business the other day, when - pow! - I got hit by the autumn equinox.... Read more »
Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert..., there are other ways to treat mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder besides light... Read more »
Health Guide
Seasonal affective disorder
... Prevention Individuals who have had recurrent seasonal depression should speak with a mental health care professional to explore treatments. References Read more »Seasonal affective disorder
...treatment, although some people have the disorder throughout their lives. Complications Seasonal affective disorder can sometimes progress to a major depressive syndrome. ... Read more »Seasonal affective disorder
... Definition Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter. Read more »Seasonal affective disorder
Afternoon slumps with decreased energy and concentration Carbohydrate cravings Decreased interest in work or other activities ... Read more »Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children
... Did you know that children can suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? I'm embarrassed to admit that I just found this out recently, after years of writing about mental Read more »Images
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7 signs of seasonal affective disorder
January 05, 2010
The days are getting shorter and colder, and many people feel a general sense of sadness at the change of seasons. But how can you tell if it's... Read summary »
7 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder
October 26, 2010The days are growing shorter and colder, and the change of seasons can often make many people feel melancholy or tired. But experts say some people's... Read summary »
ADHD linked to seasonal affective disorder
October 02, 2008New studies have found that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may be linked to alcoholism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).... Read summary »
Therapy better than light treatment for SAD: study
January 05, 2010
Cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective at treating depression symptoms in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) than light therapy,... Read summary »
Wellbutrin XL becomes first FDA-approved drug for treating SAD
October 02, 2008In response to positive clinical findings, the Food and Drug Administration has approved Wellbutrin XL for treating seasonal affective disorder... Read summary »
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