81. Light Therapy Lifts The Gloom Of Seasonal Affective Disorder Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Features. Light therapylifts the gloom of seasonal affective disorder. From MayoClinic http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/MH/00023.html

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82. All About Depression Diagnosis Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (Diagnostic Criteria) In terms ofdiagnosis, seasonal affective disorder is not really a separate http://www.allaboutdepression.com/dia_09.html

Search AAD Newsletter News, Research Online Self-Tests ... Medical Conditions Mood Disorders: Major Depression Dysthymia Bipolar Disorder Cyclothymia ... References Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Diagnostic Criteria) In terms of diagnosis, seasonal affective disorder is not really a separate mood disorder from major depression or bipolar disorder. Instead, "seasonal pattern" is a specifier used as additional diagnostic information to describe the regular pattern of the depressive episode associated with major depression or bipolar disorder. For instance, a person could receive the following diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent Episode, Moderate, With Seasonal Pattern However, since people often refer to this type of depression as "Seasonal Affective Disorder" or "SAD" we will use that terminology here. SAD is a condition that affects a person during specific times or seasons of the year. Typically the depressive symptoms of this condition begin during fall or winter, and end when spring arrives. At other months during the year a person's mood will be normal, or at least will not meet criteria for clinical depression. Those who have SAD may notice that in the winter months they have a lack of energy or feel sluggish, they sleep more than usual, they overeat and gain weight, and they may have a craving for carbohydrates. Of those who have SAD, 60%-90% are women. Rates of SAD are higher in those who live at higher latitudes. It also occurs more frequently in younger people and often begins in a person's twenties.

83. Seasonal Affective Disorder Or SAD, Also Known As Seasonal Depression, Or Winter seasonal affective disorder or SAD, also known as seasonal depression,winter blues, serotonin depression, or melatonin depression. http://www.northernlighttechnologies.com/eng/sad.htm

Home Winter Blues Light in Your Life Products ... Site Map Working with thousands of clinicians in North America and in Europe, Northern Light Technologies has a full range of suitable products to put Light in your Life for both daily and seasonal applications. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a.k.a. Serotonin or Melatonin Depression, Seasonal Depression, or Winter Blues Symptoms Warning Chemical response to lighting Important factors: dieting and exercising in ... Exercise M any people who live in the northern latitudes experience the winter blues to some extent. Some can muddle through the lethargy, fatigue and lack of motivation felt during autumn and winter. For those suffering from SAD, it is difficult to make it through the dark season. Alex van Zeggeren's Photo Gallery Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a form of depression that occurs mostly during the fall and winter months, when days shorten and sunlight decreases. One of the characteristics of this particular form of depression is its seasonal aspect. In many of the articles dealing with this subject, you will also find the expressions "winter depression" and "winter blues". Nightshift workers or people who work or live in a poorly or badly lit place can also suffer from SAD, even during summer. Usually, women tend to suffer from this type of depression more than men. Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to the effects of SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

84. American Family Physician: Seasonal Affective Disorder You are Here Articles American Family Physician March 1, 2000 Article.seasonal affective disorder. What is seasonal affective disorder? http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m3225/5_61/61432742/p1/article.jhtml

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN all publications this publication Health Automotive Business Computing Entertainment Health News Reference Sports YOU ARE HERE Articles American Family Physician March 1, 2000 Content provided in partnership with Print friendly Tell a friend Find subscription deals Seasonal Affective Disorder American Family Physician March 1, 2000 What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a kind of depression that follows the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called winter depression. It usually begins in late fall or early winter and goes away by summer. A less common type of SAD, known as summer depression, begins in the late spring or early summer. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight we get. Do many people get SAD? About 4 to 6 percent of people may have winter depression. Another 10 to 20 percent may have mild SAD. SAD is four times more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than age 20. Your chance of getting SAD goes down as you get older. SAD is also more common the farther north you go. For example, it's seven times more common in Washington state than in Florida.

85. Health Report - 8/11/1997: Seasonal Affective Disorder become depressed only at certain times of the year Usually its winter but for someit can be summer The condition is known as SAD seasonal affective disorder. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s230.htm

Health Matters All in the Mind The Buzz Earthbeat ... Quantum Seasonal Affective Disorder Broadcast Monday 11 August 1997 with Summary: There are people who become depressed only at certain times of the year. Usually it's winter, but for some it can be summer. The condition is known as SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Transcript: There are people who become depressed only at certain times of the year. Usually it's winter, but for some it can be summer. The condition is known as SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder and the winter version is usually treated by sitting in front of a bank of fluorescent lights for a period each day. The theory is that the problem relates to a mis-timed body clock which the lights re-set. Research at the University of Washington in Seattle is suggesting though that there may be a less disruptive way of fixing up this type of depression. One of the people involved is psychiatrist, Dr David Avery. He's been working on seasonal affective disorder for some years and finds there's plenty of business in north western United States. Dr Avery: It varies with latitude. The latitude of Seattle is about 47 degrees north, the incidence is about 10 per cent of the population, then another 20 per cent have more mild form of the winter depression, the winter blues.

86. Seasonal Affective Disorder FACTS about seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorderis a form of depression with symptoms that occur during the http://www.friendshospitalonline.org/seasonal affective disorder.htm

4641 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19124 Programs and Services Overview Adult Eating Disorders Older Adult ... Crisis Response Center (Emergency) Support Groups Referrals Psychology Internship General Mission Events Photo Gallery Employment ... Contributions Information Facts on Mental Illness Telephone Directory Contact Us! FACTS about Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression with symptoms that occur during the winter months, usually going into remission during the spring and summer. Although it was first noted before 1845, it has only received wide public attention in the last decade or so. Causes It has long been known that sunlight, as it peaks and ebbs over the year, affects many animals’ seasonal activities, such as hibernation or reproductive cycles. Apparently, humans are no exception. Researchers have tied SAD to melatonin, a sleep-related hormone that the human pineal gland produces and releases in the dark. Production of the hormone seems particularly active during winter, when the days are shorter and darker. In 1980, a researcher named Dr. Alfred Lewy discovered that the very bright light blocks the release of melatonin in people – and relieves winter depression. Patients generally respond to bright light therapy within four days of starting treatment – relapsing within four days after stopping the therapy.

87. Seasonal Affective Disorder ( SAD ) And Negative Ions Treatment of seasonal affective disorder with a highoutput negativeionizer by Terman M, Terman JS. Department of Psychiatry, Columbia http://www.biopsychiatry.com/sadion.htm

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88. Seasonal Affective Disorder, CDFS-202-98 seasonal affective disorder. CDFS202-98. One such impact is that of SeasonalAffective Disorder (SAD). What is seasonal affective disorder? http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0202.html

Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet Community Development 700 Ackerman Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1578 The Invisible Environment Series Seasonal Affective Disorder CDFS-202-98 Joe E. Heimlich Leader, Environmental Science Community Development The source of energy and life for the Earth is the Sun. Historically, humans lived in agrarian or fishing-based societies which required that people spend much of their lives out-of-doors. The change to a society where people spend upwards of 90 percent of their lives indoors is relatively recent. The impacts of removing ourselves from natural light exposure are only now being seen. One such impact is that of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder is recognized as a disease that affects nearly 6 percent of the population in temperate zones. Additional estimates suggest that another 14 percent of the population experiences a low level, self clinical, or non-diagnosable form of the disorder. Women account for 75 percent of diagnosed cases. Some of the possible symptoms include depressed mood, irritability, reduced visual acuity, tendency to overeat (craving carbohydrates), and physical lethargy (some thought and motor retardation). Classic symptoms also include hypersomina (sleeping a great deal) and a tendency to withdraw from elective social activities. S.A.D. is a specific type of clinical depression, and diagnosis is made by a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist based on patient symptoms and a history of recurring "winter blues" that goes away in the spring. This pattern, and the severity of the symptoms, are important components in identifying S.A.D.

89. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Mental Health Guide Mental Health. seasonal affective disorder. What is Seasonal AffectiveDisorder? What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder? http://www.umm.edu/mentalhealth/holsad.htm

Mental Health Guide Anxiety Disorders... Attention Deficit Disorder... Depression... ... Site Index Related Resources Within UMM Dept. 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.

90. UAB Health System | Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. Dear Doctor Column, March 24, 2003. Question I haveseasonal affective disorder and currently take medication for it. http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=61540&site=734&return=18687

91. Psychiatric Times All rights reserved. ReExamining seasonal affective disorder. by Raymond W.Lam, MD (2002), Use of health care services in seasonal affective disorder. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p021063.html

92. Encyclopaedia Topic : Seasonal Affective Disorder, Section : Introduction NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia. Seasonal affectivedisorder. Search. Help. Sections for this topic http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=408

93. THE SEASONAL LIGHT/SAD MIRROR HOMEPAGE SAD FAQ (seasonal affective disorder or seasonal light depression) books, articles,organizations, lightboxes, manufacturers, seasonal affective disorder http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/7061/sadhome.html

A PROTO-FAQ for SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder Text-only mirror site (e.g. for Lynx browsers): http://www.nyx.net/~lpuls/sadhome.html Updated: January 2004 Contact: Lou Puls lpuls@earthlink.net or lpuls@nyx.net 1. The SAD FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ): What causes SAD? What are some resources on the internet related to depression? Where should a person go for help? Where can I find help in the United Kingdom? 2. Bibliography of Magazine Articles 3. Bibliography of Books on Seasonal Light 4. Seasonal Light Products on the Market 5. Seasonal Light Organizations Personal Anecdotal Experiences Sample Letter for insurance company reimbursement Further Seasonal Light and Mental Health Sources 9. Keyword Searches: This Site The Web Another good search engine: Recent Updates, Jan 2004: In Seasonal Light/SAD Products on the Market Under Bright Lighting Manufacturers Full Spectrum Solutions (04Apr01) The Litebook company (03Jan04) Healthlight Inc., new webpage link (05Apr01) Under Sunrise, Twilight Simulation Manufacturers

94. Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Clear Link Between The Outside And The Inside Of seasonal affective disorder A Clear Link Between the Outside and the Inside of theBrain. Julia Johnson. 5. seasonal affective disorder (aka Winter Depression). http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro98/202s98-paper3/Johnson3.html

Biology 202 1998 Third Web Reports On Serendip Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Clear Link Between the Outside and the Inside of the Brain Julia Johnson And God said, Let there be light; And there was light. And God saw that the light was good; And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. (Genesis 1:3-5) ( The sun has been an endless source of inspiration, both physical and spiritual, throughout the ages. For its light, warmth, and the essential role it has played in the maintenance of the fragile balance of life on earth, the sun has been honored and celebrated in most of the world's religions. While the regeneration of light is constant, the relative length of time between the rising and setting of the sun is affected by the changing of the seasons. Hippocrates postulated centuries ago that these changing patterns of light and dark might cause mood changes ( ). Seasonal downward mood changes of late fall and winter have been the subject of many sorrowful turn-of-the-century poems of lost love and empty souls. For some, however, “the relationship between darkness and despair is more than metaphoric ( ). While most people who live in northern latitudes tend to experience some mild depression symptoms related to seasonal changes, up to five or ten percent of the general population may be affected by one or more of the diagnostic symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (

95. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. Clare Lindner. For my entire life growingup in Michigan where the number of gray days by far out numbers http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web3/lindner3.html

This paper was written by a student in a course at Bryn Mawr College, and reflects that student's research and thoughts at the time the paper was written. Like other things on Serendip , the paper is not intended to be "authoritative" but is instead provided to encourage others to themselves learn about and think through subjects of interest, and, by providing relevant web links, to serve as a "window" to help them do so. Web links were active as of the time the paper was posted but are not updated. Biology 103 2000 Third Web Report On Serendip Seasonal Affective Disorder Clare Lindner For my entire life growing up in Michigan where the number of gray days by far out numbers the sunny ones, I thought that the weather was fine. Yes, it snows until May and has 100% humidity in the summer, but I never thought that living in a place like California would drastically change my mood. When you live in beautiful weather all the time you do not appreciate it, right? After traveling to places with sunny and clear skies, I began to wonder. Is there a possible link between the weather and depression? What are the possible treatments and the side effects? Is there a link between seasonal depression and other forms of clinical depression? These are some of the questions I was looking for in my research on this topic and hope to gain a better understanding of. Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) refers to mood changes that include the symptoms: depression, hypersomnia, hyperphagia (increase of food consumption and/or appetite), and weight gain.

96. Girl Power! And Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it’s “seasonal” because the mood changehappens during a certain season, and it’s “affective,” or emotional http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/general/SAD.htm

Seasonal Affective Disorder Everyone feels down or sluggish sometimes. Some people may even get the “winter blues” because it’s often too chilly to go outside and they may feel restless and bored. However, some people experience a more serious mood change when the cold weather rolls around. They may feel like they can’t get out of bed in the morning, have no energy, and have an increased appetite, especially for starches and sweets. They may also feel depressed and show no interest in their normal activities or in talking to their friends. Sometimes, these symptoms are quite severe. This condition is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—it’s “seasonal” because the mood change happens during a certain season, and it’s “affective,” or emotional, because it causes emotional changes in a person. A less common version of SAD can occur in the summer, but SAD usually strikes in the winter months and in colder climates. In fact, you’re about seven times more likely to suffer from SAD if you live in New Hampshire than if you live in Florida.[ ] You’re also more likely to suffer from SAD if you’re female and over the age of 20, although SAD is sometimes seen in kids and adolescents.

97. Psybersquare 15 Coping Techniques For Seasonal Affective Disorder 15 Coping Techniques for seasonal affective disorder by Frank Salamone, CSW Livingwith SAD (seasonal affective disorder) especially during the oftentimes http://www.psybersquare.com/depression/dep_SAD_cope.html

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99. Fact Sheet: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) New York Presbyterian Hospital. NEW YORK WEILL CORNELL CENTER, COLUMBIAPRESBYTERIAN CENTER. š Fact Sheet seasonal affective disorder (SAD) œ. http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/mentalhealth/cornell/conditions/seaso

Ask NOAH About: Mental Health New York - Presbyterian Hospital NEW YORK WEILL CORNELL CENTER COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CENTER Fact Sheet: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) What is SAD? What are the Symptoms of SAD? What Causes SAD? What Happens to People who have SAD? ... Where can I Learn More About SAD? What is SAD? SAD is an illness with recurrent episodes of depression in certain months of the year, alternating with periods of normal mood the rest of the year. Usually those affected by SAD become depressed in the fall and winter and feel better during the spring and summer. The symptoms are affected by the number of hours of daylight. What are the Symptoms of SAD? The symptoms of winter depression include oversleeping, carbohydrate craving, and weight gain. Other symptoms are the usual symptoms of depression, including loss of interest in sex, tiredness, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts and social withdrawal. What Causes SAD? The cause of SAD is unknown. Researchers are studying different theories, including brain chemical changes, hormonal problems and changes in the body in response to different lengths of daylight. What Happens to People who have SAD?

100. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorder. AtHealth.com. Light Therapy.Internet Mental Health. seasonal affective disorder. The University of Chicago. http://www.bradley.edu/eddev/cwc/seasonal_affective_disorder.htm

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