41. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) seasonal affective disorder (SAD). BACKGROUND Artificial bright light presentsa promising nonpharmacological treatment for seasonal affective disorder. http://www.lef.org/protocols/abstracts/abstr-098.html

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43. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Though SAD seasonal affective disorder - has to do with the lack of sunlightin winter, in the northern hemisphere the November/December/January holidays http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sad/

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44. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Winter Blues seasonal affective disorder Winter Blues. seasonal affective disorder(SAD) affects many people during the winter months. For these http://www.bjc.org/BJC/BJCWELL.NSF/41df5b0064a1edc08525650e00003b7a/0c7792840d4b

45. Virtual Hospital: Psychiatry: Seasonal Affective Disorder For Patients. seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Don St. John, PA Adult SeasonalAffective Disorder (SAD). seasonal affective disorder http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/psychiatry/seasonalaffectivedisorder/

For Patients Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Don St. John, P.A. Adult Outpatient Psychiatry University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Creation Date: January 1997 Last Revision Date: January 31, 2000 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is commonly referred to as winter depression in the northern hemisphere, but also occurs in the southern hemisphere during their winter. The essential diagnostic feature is a consistent pattern of depression occurring over at least the past 2 years during the winter months, with remission (no symptoms) during the summer. While depressive episodes may occur during the summer months, winter episodes far outnumber summer episodes. Some people even develop hypomanic or manic symptoms during the summer (increased activity, poor sleep, impulsive behavior, etc.). Symptoms characteristic of SAD include fatigue, oversleeping, overeating with weight gain and craving for carbohydrates, avoidance of social situations, sensitivity to rejection, heavy feeling in the arms or legs, poor concentration, difficulty completing tasks, and irritability. Many patients begin to notice symptoms as the days shorten, with January and February typically the worse months. Symptoms begin to improve as days lengthen. The illness tends to begin when patients are in their early to mid twenties, with more women than men developing SAD (4:1). Phototherapy: Most people use lights specifically designed for phototherapy, but some have found 4-lamp fluorescent light fixtures just as effective. Some have also found exposure to an hour of sunlight early in the morning (especially with a good walk) as effective as a light box.

46. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recognized form of depression that affects10 million Americans, while 25 million more suffer a mild version. http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2000/02/front.100200.sad.jhtml

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47. Seasonal Affective Disorder: UI Behavioral Health: UI Health Care Patient information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) from UI BehavioralHealth at the University of Iowa Health Care. seasonal affective disorder. http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uibehavioralhealth/patiented/holsad.html

UI Behavioral Health home Appointments and emergencies Clinic locations Patient education information ... Services and programs - UI Health Care's digital library Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa UI Behavioral Health Seasonal Affective Disorder What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a mood disorder characterized by depression related to a certain season of the year - especially winter. However, SAD is often not described as a separate mood disorder but as a "specifier," referring to the seasonal pattern of major depressive episodes that can occur within major depression and manic depression. 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, part of the National Institutes of Health, is the researcher credited with discovering SAD. Who is affected by SAD?

48. Clinical Depression, Manic Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Bipolar Depr Clinical depression, manic depression, seasonal affective disorder(SAD), bipolar depressionall forms of depression are curable. http://www.learn-about-depression.com/html/types_of_depression.php3

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50. Seasonal Affective Disorder In winter lack of sunlight leads to a conditon called seasonal affectivedisorder or SAD. seasonal affective disorder Guide picks. http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/sad/

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51. Signs Of Depression And Seasonal Affective Disorder spot. Symptoms of depression may also indicate seasonal affective disorder(SAD). What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Depression http://www.symptoms-of-depression.com/html/adults.php3

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52. Nbc4.com - News - Children's Hospital: Children's Health Learn More About seasonal affective disorder From Children's Hospital About fivepercent of children and adolescents suffer from a mood disorder, one of which http://www.nbc4.com/News/1203763/detail.html

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53. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that typically begins in latefall as daylight hours get shorter and begins to lift as spring approaches http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/979066275.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Mental Health By keywords: winter sad depression Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression whose onset typically begins in late fall as daylight hours get shorter. It begins to lift as spring approaches with daylight hours growing longer. To be properly diagnosed as SAD, an individual must have experienced seasonal depression for at least two consecutive years. SAD can be a complicated diagnosis as the individual may have other depressive or anxiety disorders. SAD is seen more often in women, while children and adolescents are less likely to experience SAD. It has not yet been demonstrated that SAD runs in families, but depression, in general, often does. Usually SAD symptoms are not as severe as a non-seasonal major depression, and they are not tied to a traumatic event as a major depression may be. SAD symptoms include those of a typical major depression, such as a depressed mood, anxiety, irritability and a general loss of interest or motivation. However, SAD patients usually sleep more, eat more and may crave and binge on carbohydrates. As a result, they may gain weight. There are seldom thoughts of suicide. In the northern hemisphere, the incidence of SAD appears to increase as one travels farther north to colder, darker climates. Individuals living in northern climates who travel south during the winter to sunnier locations may find their symptoms temporarily relieved.

54. Weathering Winter With Help From Clarian Health Partners Feeling the winter blues? What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonalaffective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs http://www.clarian.org/health/announcements/febpromo.jhtml

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55. Go Ask Alice!: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Alice,. I've heard about SAD, SeasonalAffective Disorder, but don't know much about it. Melancholy Baby. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0218.html

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)? Alice, Every winter, especially when the days are short, I feel tired, depressed, and unproductive. Then the spring comes and I start feeling myself again. Is this just a normal seasonal cycle? I've heard about SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, but don't know much about it. Melancholy Baby Dear Melancholy Baby, People with SAD tend to sleep more, be less productive at work, have less energy for recreational activities, including sex, and feel down in the dumps for no particular reason. They tend to eat more (especially sweets and starches) which, together with a low activity level, generally lead to winter weight gain. Generally, the SAD months are November through March, January and February being the worst. Of course, this reflects the population average. At the extremes, annual SAD relapses can begin as early as August and end in January, or they can begin as late as January and last through June. Do not rule SAD out as a possible explanation for the above symptoms if you experience them beginning in, say, October. If you think you might have SAD, or a milder form of seasonal depression, here are some initial steps you can take, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH):

56. Sad Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder is not yet accepted as a distinct psychologicaldisorder. Rather Features of seasonal affective disorder. The http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/sad.htm

57. Apollo Light - Treatment For SAD, Depression, And Sleep Relief from SAD, seasonal affective disorder, Winter Blues through 10000 lux, light therapy, shift Category Shopping Health Depression seasonal affective disorder......Light therapy boxes for seasonal affective disorder by Apollo LightSystems Inc. SAD winter blues or seasonal depression info. http://www.apollolight.com/

Sherry's Story "I normally consider myself an engaging people person. For several years I thrived in the commissioned sales arena, and I excelled in a job that required my enthusiasm and attention to detail. I was happy and successful. "Then my life began to change. I went to work later, and seemed to bring all the work stress home with me. For some reason, I didn't relate well with people any more. At first, I withdrew socially, and then it started affecting my family. I stopped eating dinner with them because I felt so tired, run down. I just wanted to lie on the bed for a while to recoup. I blamed it on work, the long commute, that sort of thing." Does this sound familiar? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning? To deal with people in your workday? Or to find the energy for friends and family at home? If so, you are not alone. Apollo Lights Help You Get Back to Being You Light therapy is the emerging answer to SAD, a front-line therapy that Has no side-effects Resets your internal clock to eliminate depression and lethargy Reduces or eliminates the chemical imbalance that can cause SAD Is drug-free Works in as little as four days, safely and effectively

58. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. Women comprise 6090% of persons with SAD.SUGGESTIONS FOR COPING WITH seasonal affective disorder (SAD). http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthserv/counseling/seasonal_disorder.html

Seasonal Affective Disorder Do you have a predictable pattern when seasons change to fall and/or winter Do you typically have less energy? Do you sleep more, but awaken still feeling tired? Does your mood change (i.e. more anxious, irritable, sad, or depressed)? Do you feel less productive or creative? Does your weight or appetite change? Do you experience memory, motivation, or concentration difficulties? Does your pattern of going out or socializing change? Is it more difficult to deal with daily stress? Is it difficult to feel enthusiastic about the future or is it more difficult to enjoy your life? If you experience two or more of these patterns for two of more years you may be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is different than major depression in that SAD is a cyclic type of depression that is usually experienced as the amount of day light decreases and temperatures decrease. The exact cause of SAD is still undetermined. However, SAD is believed to be related to changes in: blood levels of the light sensitive hormone melatonin; body temperature; and sleep patterns. The risk of experiencing SAD can be associated with higher latitudes, younger population, and being female. Women comprise 60-90% of persons with SAD. SUGGESTIONS FOR COPING WITH SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) What is the difference between SAD and the ''winter blues?'' The winter blues can usually be helped with increased physical activity and increased amounts of light in the living and work environment. SAD sufferers may need more intensive treatment, specifically anti-depressant therapy and phototherapy.

59. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. by Diane Wrigley, Physician Assistant — CertifiedWinter's early darkness is a leading cause of seasonal affective disorder. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/sad1.html

Reduce your family medical costs by up to 60% now! Oral health..Save up to 60% on dental care. Easy Medical Diagnosis..stop smoking! All Infoplease All Almanacs General Entertainment Sports Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Infoplease Home Almanacs Atlas Dictionary ... Fact Monster Kids' reference Info:Daily Fun facts Homework Center Newsletter You've got info! Help Site Map Visit related sites from: Family Education Network Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter's early darkness is a leading cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder , or SAD, is a pattern of significant depressive episodes that occur, then disappear with the change of seasons One person in five will experience a depressive episode in his or her life, but only five percent of the population suffers from full-blown SAD. Another ten to twenty percent of the population suffers from at least some of the symptoms of SAD. A distinct subtype of recurrent depressive illness, SAD differs from other forms of mental illness (such as unipolar and bipolar depression If the thought of winter depresses you, you may be one of millions who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

60. Light Therapy For S.A.D UW Student Counseling Center Light Therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Barr,BC (2000). Banishing the blues of seasonal affective disorder . http://depts.washington.edu/scc/sad.html

UW Student Counseling Center Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) FAQ Professional Staff Client Rights and Responsibilities UW Home ... Practicum Counselor Program The Student Counseling Center offers Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder to currently enrolled UW-Seattle Students. There is no charge for this service. Please call (206) 543-1240 to schedule an appointment or for more information. What is S.A.D.? How do I use light therapy for S.A.D.? What about side effects or dangers? How effective is light therapy for S.A.D.? ... Additional Resources What is S.A.D.? Mood changes Increased sadness Higher irritability Greater anxiety Appetite changes Increased appetite Craving of carbohydrates and sweets Weight increases Sleep and activity changes Increased sleep duration Lower quality of rest Daytime tiredness Social and interpersonal strain Menstrual difficulties Mood lifts with onset of spring or movement toward equator Because of the seasonal pattern and the fact that S.A.D. occurs more frequently in northern latitudes, it is thought to be caused by the body's reactions to reduced natural light. The mechanism mostly widely thought to be responsible is altered production or uptake of serotonin in the brain. Other possibilities include abnormally delayed circadian rhythms, or abnormal patterns of melatonin secretions. Regardless of the cause, photo (light) therapy has been widely demonstrated to be an effective treatment for S.A.D. How do I use light therapy for S.A.D.?

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