61. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Symptoms, Treatment, Books Information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, including symptoms, treatment, books, and links. http://www.depressedtest.com/sad.html

Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a distinct form of depression triggered by the reduced level of sunlight during the winter months. As its name implies, the disorder is experienced seasonally and clears up with the onset of spring, which may bring about a mild manic phase. Prevalence increases at higher latitudes. SAD is rare within 30 degrees of the equator. Seasonal Affective Disorder most often occurs in younger people, women in particular. Many people are not even aware of this diagnosis and do not seek treatment. All seems well again when the depression lifts in the spring. However effective treatment exists for SAD, so nobody has to suffer needlessly during the winter months. Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder Excessive sleeping, fatigue Eating more, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain Avoidance of others, withdrawl Depressive symptoms, i.e. low self-esteem, low motivation, sadness Decreased sex drive Onset in the fall and early winter Has occurred in each of the last two years Differences by Gender and Age Women are diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder more often than menthree or four times as often, according to some reports. However among the elderly the rate of diagnosis is equal between men and women. SAD among the elderly is not common, though. This disorder is most often seen in young adults, although it can occur at any age.

62. Psych Central - About The Winter Blues (Seasonal Affective Disorder) An informational article about the winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder. http://psychcentral.com/library/seasonal_affective.htm

Join Us Now! / Sign In Chat Rooms Home ... Pro About the Winter Blues An Introduction to Seasonal Affective Disorder John M. Grohol, Psy.D. 11 Nov 2003 Winter depression (or winter blues) is a common affliction for those who live in our northern climate. Its clinical name is seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) and up to 5% of the population (especially in northern states) may suffer from it. Seasonal affective disorder is characterized by feelings of sadness and depression that occur in the winter months when the temperatures drop and the days grow short. The depression is often associated with excessive eating or sleeping and weight gain and has occurred for both the past 2 years. Women are twice to three times more likely to suffer from the winter blues than men. There are many effective treatments for winter depression, some of which you can do to help yourself. Increasing your daily exposure to as much natural light as possible can be helpful to many. Any time that you have the opportunity to gain access to more sunlight in the winter months, you should try to do so. Taking a walk throughout the day (even if you don't normally do so), sitting next to a south-facing window at your office, in a classroom, or at home will increase your sunlight exposure. Exercising next to a window or outdoors (when possible) is another activity that can help. Although it may be difficult to do, maintaining your schedule and lifestyle will help to keep the depression at bay. A regular pattern of sleep is the most important thing to maintain. It may be helpful, for instance, to have your bedroom lights on a timer to turn on a half-hour before you wake. This may help in waking at a regular time every morning, when it is still dark outside in the winter months.

63. Arch Gen Psychiatry -- Abstract: Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Description Of T Archives of General Psychiatry, a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association, publishes original, peerreviewed articles about http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/41/1/72

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64. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Melatonin - Serotonin - Bright Light Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a form of depression that strikes only during the winter months. It is thought to be due to lack of light and subsequent overproduction of http://www.ei-resource.org/illness-information/related-conditions/seasonal-affec

65. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Definition Of Seasonal Affective Disorder In The M Seasonal Affective Disorder Definition. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most often associated with the lack of daylight in extreme northern and http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/seasonal affective disorder

66. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Student Counseling & Resource Service The Student Counseling and Resource Service provides mental health care to University of Chicago students. http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/uchicago/sads.html

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) D. Murstein, M.D. January 30, 2002 SAD is a type of seasonal depression, usually occurring in the winter, which affects millions of people a year between September and April with the peak occurring in the winter months of December, January, and February. True SAD is a seriously disabling illness, preventing people from functioning normally. In addition, millions of others suffer from a milder version called "subsyndromal SAD" or "winter blues," less disabling but still impairing and uncomfortable. There is a more rare form of summer SAD in which symptoms occur in the summer and remit in the winter. Contents Diagnosis Scales for Assessing SAD Keys to the Development of SAD Differential Diagnosis ... Addendum Diagnosis Recurrent major depressive episodes that start around the same time each year (e.g. September-October) and remit around the same time each year (e.g. March-April). Full remission of symptoms during the unaffected periods of the year (e.g. May-August), otherwise the diagnosis of major depression may be more accurate. Over the lifetime course of the illness there are relatively more seasonal depressive episodes than non-seasonal episodes.

67. Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder, winter blues, seasonal depression, depression, treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, Portland, Oregon, OR, psychotherapy, therapy, bipolar disorder http://portlanddepressiontreatment.com/sad.htm

Home Depression Info FAQs Location ... Contact Us Seasonal Affective Disorder If you have lived in the Northwest for any period of time, you know that all this beautiful green nature around us comes at a price – rain. The dark, dreary days of winter here in Portland can often seem to stretch on for months. For some people, the lack of sunlight simply means another day indoors, but for others if can have a profound effect on their mood and their quality of life. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is when a person experiences increased depression that correspond to the seasons, most frequently with the onset of depressive symptoms occurring during the late fall or early winter months and subsiding in the spring or summer. Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder The following are the most common symptoms of SAD, though individual patterns vary. Symptoms may include: increased sleep and daytime drowsiness irritability fatigue, or low energy level decreased sex drive diminished concentration difficulty thinking clearly increased appetite, especially for sweets and carbohydrates causing weight gain

68. Seasonal Affective Disorder - [Alternative Medicine] About seasonal affective disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an extreme form of common seasonal mood cycles, in which depression develops during the winter months. http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/cam/hn-1270005.htm

Seasonal Affective Disorder Alternative Medicine The following information is specific for alternative and complementary medicine. For additional evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching the Healthwise Knowledgebase Also indexed as: SAD, Seasonal Depression, Winter Depression Overview What you need to know A cold and dark winter can trigger depression in people who suffer from SAD. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help you weather the storm and beat your blues: Add more D to your diet See a qualified health practitioner to find out if you are low in vitamin D, and if you should take large amounts under medical supervision to help improve mood and well-being Soak in the sun Spend more time outdoors to help improve the regulation of important brain chemicals that affect mood Try light therapy Reduce symptoms by using a full-spectrum fluorescent light during dark mornings or evenings Check out St. John's wort

69. Mental Health Mental Health Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is mood disorder characterized by mental depression related http://www.umm.edu/mentalhealth/holsad.htm

Skip to content Information For Referring Physicians Nurses ... Connect With UMMC Connect with UMMC Email this page Print this page Mental Health Guide Facts Progress in Treatment Panic Disorder ... Site Index Related Resources Department of Psychiatry Mental Health Seasonal Affective Disorder What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is mood disorder characterized by mental depression related to a certain season of the year - especially winter. Onset usually occurs during adulthood, and it is four times more likely to happen to women than men. Approximately 11 million people are diagnosed with this disorder, which has been incorrectly referred to as "winter blues." SAD is a clinical diagnosis accepted in the medical community. Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, Chief of Environmental Psychiatry Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health is the researcher credited with discovering SAD. What are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder? daytime drowsiness fatigue, or low energy level decreased sex drive diminished concentration difficulty thinking clearly tendency to overeat sweets and carbohydrates causing weight gain Decreased sunlight is thought to be part of the cause of SAD, and is under clinical investigation. One treatment for SAD, which seems to improve the symptoms, is exposure to bright light, especially in the morning.

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