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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.
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Reviewed September 2008
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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DepressioNet
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SAD is a disorder where depressed feelings will change in response to the season. The amount of sunlight the person experiences during different periods has a great affect on their mood. The most common time of year for a person to experience this depression is in the Winter time.
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Dec 2007
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Seasonal affective disorder
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myDr
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Many people feel more cheerful in summer than they do in winter, but for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, the difference can be dramatic.
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Oct 2004
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Depression - seasonal affective disorder
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Better Health Channel
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Some people suffer from depression during the winter months; this is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Treatment may include antidepressant drugs, psychotherapy and bright light therapy. SAD is also known as winter depression. It is relatively rare in Australia because of our sunny climate.
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Mar 2008
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Phototherapy
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InfraPsych
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Phototherapy is the controlled use of artificial light in the treatment of medical and psychiatric disorders. In psychiatry, it is primarily used in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS).
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Jun 2008
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Bright light therapy (BLT)
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DepressioNet
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Bright Light Therapy is the key treatment method used for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a form of depression that most commonly occurs in winter and is generally thought to be a result of reduced light levels. BLT involves the administration of strong light via an artificial light source for specified periods of time.
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Dec 2007
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