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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Do you start to feel blue each year when the fall season rolls around?  You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Learn more about this condition, and find out how best to treat it.

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  • Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children
    SAD in children can go undiagnosed fairly easily, especially in adolescents, who are expected to be moody and have trouble getting out of bed. As with diagnosing SAD in an adult, the single biggest clue is whether the symptoms are seasonal.
  • SAD Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
    Do your moods and energy level change with the seasons? Just about everything on the planet, human or animal, moves to a circadian rhythm, but some are affected more strongly than others. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about Seasonal Affective Disorder.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
    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.

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