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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often known as seasonal depression, is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in autumn/winter and ending in spring, or early summer. Sufferers exhibit many of the common signs of depression, including sadness, anxiety, irritability, loss of interest in their usual activities, withdrawal from social activities, and inability to concentrate. They often have symptoms such as extreme fatigue and lack of energy, increased need for sleep, craving for carbohydrates, and increased appetite and weight gain.
Follow the links below to find information on seasonal affective disorder.
Reviewed October 2011
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| Title: | Depression - seasonal affective disorder |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Depression during the dark winter months may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Treatment can include antidepressant drugs, psychotherapy and bright light therapy (phototherapy). SAD is also known as winter depression. SAD is less common in countries that receive a lot of sunlight, such as Australia. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Second-generation antidepressants for seasonal affective disorder |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Seasonal affective disorder (winter depression) is a type of depression that recurs in the autumn and lasts until the spring. It is similar to regular depression except sufferers are usually very tired and have an increase in their appetite. It is more... |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Circadian rhythms and depression |
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| Publisher: | Inspire Foundation |
| Description: | Circadian rhythms are daily cycles based on a 24-hour period. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Seasonal affective disorder - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression striking in the autumn and winter months, can be treated with bright light therapy. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Seasonal affective disorder |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
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