41. By Raymond W. Lam, MD, FRCPC seasonal affective disorder DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. Seasonal affectivedisorder (SAD) is one such subtype, termed seasonal pattern in DSMIV. http://www.psychiatry.ubc.ca/mood/sad/pcp_sad.htm

42. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Newsletter about seasonal affective disorder for mental health professionals and SAD sufferers. http://athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_3_2.html

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43. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder Information Search. seasonal affective disorder(SAD) Mental Health Net - Diagnosis, Treatment, information. http://www.couns.msu.edu/sad.htm

Text Only Site Seasonal Affective Disorder Information Search The Michigan State University Counseling Center provides this information as a brief search of information about S.A.D. and in no way endorses any particular product or treatment. This information is for reference only. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Mental Health Net - Diagnosis, Treatment, information. Outside In - information on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression, dawn simulation, natural alarm clock, DSPS, jet lag and more. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Seasonal Affective Disorder Brief general information #1 on S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Depression - Epstein-Barr - seasonal affective disorder S.A.D. light therapy depression disorder. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER - SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER. A Report On A Presentation By Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. Chief of the Section of Environmental Psychiatry. Seasonal Affective Disorder - The winter blues - (Mayo Clinic) Support-Group.com: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

44. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a formof mood disorder or depression directly affected by the seasons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder

Seasonal affective disorder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Seasonal affective disorder , or SAD , is a form of mood disorder or depression directly affected by the seasons . Sufferers of SAD find that their emotional state is quite normal during the summer months, but as the days grow shorter, colder and greyer during the autumn and winter , their moods seem to match the seasons. The seriousness of SAD can range from the mild ennui of dysthymia to a serious attack of clinical depression , which can require hospitalization. It is believed that SAD is related to a lack of serotonin and that exposure to full-spectrum artificial light may improve the condition by stimulating seratonin production. Light therapy appears to be effective in treating SAD, but the exact mechanism of the effect is still unknown. Full Spectrum bulbs and "sunlight lamps" can be purchased as specialty lighting products for those suffering from SAD. One recent trial seemed to indicate that shining a bright light behind the sufferers' knees would be beneficial, but when the trial was duplicated on a larger scale, the results were negative. edit External links http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p40-sad.html

45. Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, Symptoms, Profile, Children With SAD, Treatmen seasonal affective disorder (SAD), This disorder is called SeasonalAffective Disorder, or SAD. Seasonal, because the ailment is http://www.holistic-online.com/hol_sad.htm

Home Search Alternative Medicine Stress Management ... Media Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Introduction Symptoms of SAD Profile of A Typical SAD Sufferer Children with Seasonal Affective Disorder ... Common Sense Care Guest Articles: Women Suffer from SAD the Most 75% of all SAD sufferers are women. It is not only light deprivation, but also an “innate vulnerability that lead to the syndrome”. Women are more susceptible to depression over all. How to Stay Sane During Long Winter Months Ten steps to tame tension and get your spirit glowing brighter than 10,000 twinkle lights. Help Your Children Cope With the Winter Blues In January, children often feel let-down as life returns to a routine of school, homework, ordinary family life, and the winter blahs after the excitement of the holidays. Help your child with these tips. Introduction When I was young, I read a book written by Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Nehru had spent a lot of time in prison during India's struggle for independence. One particularly striking passage in his autobiography recalls Nehru sitting in the cell, a very small cubicle with no lights (probably lit with a kerosene lamp), looking at the trees outside through the tiny prison window. The prison was in north India. The trees have shed all their leaves for the winter. The days were very short. Nehru was feeling "very sad". He decides to write a letter to his only daughter which later became "Discovery of India".

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47. Seasonal Affective Disorders seasonal affective disorders. More recently, patients with regular seasonaldepressions were coined as having seasonal affective disorder (SAD). http://www.priory.com/psych/SAD.htm

Seasonal Affective Disorders Said, M, University of Liverpool, UK. Introduction Diagnostic Assessment Features Assessment ... References Introduction Physicians recorded seasonal depressions as early as Aretaeus and Hippocrates. More recently, patients with regular seasonal depressions were coined as having Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is described as a subtype of affective disorder (mood disorder) with a seasonal pattern usually in the winter when sufferers experience clinical depression and has a greater prevalence in countries with greater northern latitude. There is some evidence to suggest the existence of a recurrent depression that occurs in summer Diagnostic Assessment The term SAD was invented by Rosenthal et al in 1984 with the criteria shown below: Table 1: SAD criteria of Rosenthal et al (1984) 1) A history of major affective disorder, according to Research Diagnostic Criteria (Spitzer et al 1978) 2) At least two consecutive previous years in which the depressions developed  during fall or winter and remitted by the following spring or summer 3) Absence of any other Axis I DSM-III psychiatric disorder (American Psychiatric Association 1980) 4) Absence of any clear-cut seasonally changing psychosocial variables that would account for the seasonal variability in mood and behaviour Now the diagnostic term is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association. The DSM-IV is one of two standard diagnostic manuals used by psychiatrists for diagnosis, the other one being the International Classification of Diseases, currently in its 10

48. Discovery Health Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a condition that causes lengthy boutsof severe depression during certain seasons of the year, especially winter. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/724.html

49. American Family Physician: Seasonal Affective Disorder Definition and treatment of seasonal affective disorder; links to other sites about SAD. http://www.findarticles.com/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.

50. SAD, The Discontent Of Our Winter - How To Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder An article and links devoted to the cause and treatment of seasonal affective disorder. http://www.johnshepler.com/articles/sad.html

A Seasonal Article Sponsored by LongDistanceRateFinder.com Check for Local Channels SAD, the Discontent of Our Winter How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder By: John Shepler Sadness. It's a dark, gloomy sea of gray this winter's dayagain. And you're wondering why you're too depressed to sing the blues? Perhaps it's the end of the holiday season. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's. All gone but the bills. Yet, it seems like we've been off our energy peaks for months. Oh, it's true. There really is something to the winter doldrums. But surprisingly it has little to do with the cold, the dampness, the end of the festivities, or even that eye-popping credit card bill. It has everything to do with solar energy. If someone tells you to "lighten up" in the midst of the gloom, it's probably good advice. But how? The SAD Truth of the Matter Poets and writers have clued us into the idea that something is different and downcast about the late fall and wintertime. The trees are barren, the landscape is uniformly drab, the clouds are thick and the air chills you to the bone. What they may have glossed over is the diminishing light and how dramatically that can affect the way people feel, regardless of whether it is hot or cold or what the foliage is doing. A South African doctor, Norman E. Rosenthal, started making the connection between moods and the seasons in the mid 1970's and even considered writing a novel that would emphasize the changing moods of his character as the seasons transitioned. But when he moved to New York in 1979, he really got a shock. The shortness of the winter days compared to those in South Africa had a profound effect on his energy levels, which didn't abate until spring. Dr. Rosenthal took a research fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health to study how brain chemistry varied with moods. The research was showing that bright light affected the chemistry of the brain, particularly the secretion of melatonin at night. Changing brain chemistry translated into physical symptoms that affected mood, appetite, ability to sleep, and even sociability.

51. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Description, Criteria, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments , Criteria, Causes, Symptoms, Treatmentsand Medications. seasonal affective disorder. Also known as Description.......seasonal affective disorder http://www.mental-health-matters.com/disorders/dis_details.php?disID=86

52. MaleDepression.com :: Men Helping Men With Mood Disorders Support for men who suffer from depression (overt depression), covert depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and other mood disorders such as dysthymia. http://www.maledepression.com

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53. Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD Depression Symptoms And Treatment BUPA health factsheet seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may be related tochanges in the amount of daylight during the autumn and winter months. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/sad.html

search home services health information ... BUPA Products and services Health insurance Financial protection Hospitals Care homes ... International cover Visitor interest areas Individuals Business Intermediaries Health professionals ... BUPA members Facilities finder Find local health and fitness facilities World of BUPA BUPA services around the world at bupa.com health information ABC of health Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) What is SAD? Seasonal affective (or mood) disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at particular times. For most sufferers of SAD, symptoms get worse in the autumn and winter when the days are shorter, and clear up in spring and summer. People are more vulnerable to SAD the further away they live from the equator as daylight hours become fewer. What causes SAD and who is at risk? The exact mechanism of SAD is unknown, although there are many theories. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during the autumn and winter months. One theory suggests that people with SAD respond to this decrease in light by secreting a hormone called melatonin which slows down the body clock, and affects sleeping and mood patterns. Another theory, which is gaining popularity, involves chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine or serotonin, which play a role in controlling sleeping, eating and moods. It is thought that people with SAD may have abnormal levels of these chemicals. A third theory proposes that people with SAD may have a lower eye sensitivity to light.

54. CMHA - ACSM - Info Centre Back to MH Pamphlet Series. seasonal affective disorder pdf version. Thiscondition is called “seasonal affective disorder”, or SAD. http://www.cmha.ca/english/info_centre/mh_pamphlets/mh_pamphlet_sad.htm

Search Advanced Search CMHA Locations Events Helpful Links ... Back to MH Pamphlet Series Seasonal Affective Disorder pdf version Causes Symptoms Who's at Risk? ... More Information Weather often affects people’s moods. Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift our spirits, while a dull, rainy day may make us feel a little gloomy. While noticeable, these shifts in mood generally do not affect our ability to cope with daily life. Some people, however, are vulnerable to a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. For them, the shortening days of late autumn are the beginning of a type of clinical depression that can last until spring. This condition is called “Seasonal Affective Disorder”, or SAD. A mild form of SAD, often referred to as the “winter blues”, causes discomfort, but is not incapacitating. However, the term “winter blues” can be misleading; some people have a rarer form of SAD which is summer depression. This condition usually begins in late spring or early summer.

55. SAD - What Is It? seasonal affective disorder. Download the .pdf version of the pamphlet. Thiscondition is called “seasonal affective disorder”, or SAD. http://www.cmha.ca/english/sad/main.htm

Seasonal Affective Disorder Download the .pdf version of the pamphlet. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the .pdf pamphlet. Causes Symptoms Who's at Risk? Treatment ... More Information Weather often affects people’s moods. Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift our spirits, while a dull, rainy day may make us feel a little gloomy. While noticeable, these shifts in mood generally do not affect our ability to cope with daily life. Some people, however, are vulnerable to a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. For them, the shortening days of late autumn are the beginning of a type of clinical depression that can last until spring. This condition is called “Seasonal Affective Disorder”, or SAD. A mild form of SAD, often referred to as the “winter blues”, causes discomfort, but is not incapacitating. However, the term “winter blues” can be misleading; some people have a rarer form of SAD which is summer depression. This condition usually begins in late spring or early summer.

56. Norman E. Rosenthal SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder And Seasonal Depression His pioneeering work in the field of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and phototherapycreated a revolution in the identification and treatment of seasonal http://www.normanrosenthal.com/

"The pain of depression, anxiety and other emotional disturbances is as real as physical pain. It deserves to be understood, studied, treated, healed, and reimbursed by insurance just like the pain of any other illness." Norman E. Rosenthal Through his research, writings, speaking engagements and private practice, Dr. Norman Rosenthal has been the voice of hope for those suffering from depression and emotional distress. His pioneeering work in the field of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and phototherapy created a revolution in the identification and treatment of seasonal depression. In his Private Practice, Dr. Rosenthal works with many different treatment modalities, both conventional and complementary. These include pharmacological approaches (He is a member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology), different forms of psychotherapy and a range of "alternative" treatments, many of which have a solid scientific basis. He maintains that when it comes to treating emotional difficulties, there is no single solution that is right for everyone and tries to customize his approach to each individual's issues and needs.

57. Seasonal Affective Disorder Test Winter Blues seasonal affective disorder. http://www.normanrosenthal.com/winter_blues_2.html

The Winter Blues Excerpts from Winter Blues SAD ? - Test Yourself Buy this Book SAD ? - Test Yourself How Seasonal are You? Most people are seasonal, though some are more so than others. In fact, over 90 percent of all those who responded to a survey conducted in Maryland, about thirty-nine degrees north, reported that they felt some difference in mood, energy, or behavior with the change of seasons. In Chapter 3 of The Winter Blues , you will see how to determine how seasonal you are by means of the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ). Question 2 of the SPAQ is reproduced below. No Change Slight Change Moderate Change Marked Change Extremely Marked Change A. Sleep Length B. Social Activity C. Mood (overall feeling of well being) D. Weight E. Appetite F. Energy Level Your Score Because your browser is not JavaScript enabled, the score cannot be calculated. To derive your overall seasonality score, calculate your score for all six items, for a possible range of to 24. This overall seasonality score can be expected to vary according to where you live. For example, the same person who has a very high seasonality score during years spent in Alaska is likely to find the score greatly reduced after living for several years in Hawaii. Likewise, treatment with light therapy or antidepressants is also likely to reduce one's overall seasonality score. In general, the six functions measured vary seasonally most markedly in SAD patients, but also in those less severely affected and in the general population. The extent to which they vary is reflected in the overall seasonality score.

58. MayoClinic.com - Seasonal Affective Disorder A cyclic condition called seasonal affective disorder may leave you tired anddepressed. seasonal affective disorder By Mayo Clinic staff Overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00195

59. Dr. Koop-Health Library seasonal affective disorder Questions To Ask Your Doctor How do you know thisis seasonal affective disorder? How serious is it or could it become? http://www.drkoop.com/template.asp?page=ency&ap=93&encyid=228

60. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Depression Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments MedicineNet Home Diseases Conditions AZ List Depression Home SeasonalAffective Disorder (SAD). What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? http://www.medicinenet.com/seasonal_affective_disorder_sad/article.htm

MedicineNet Home Depression Home > Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter. It is believed that affected persons react adversely to the decreasing amounts of light and the colder temperatures as the fall and winter progress. Seasonal affective disorder has not been recognized very long as a medical condition. The term first appeared in print in 1985. Seasonal affective disorder is also sometimes called winter depression, winter blues, or the hibernation reaction. The incidence of seasonal affective disorder increases in people who are living farther away from the equator. Seasonal affective disorder is less common where there is snow on the ground. Seasonal affective disorder is more common in women than men. Persons of all ages can develop seasonal affective disorder. What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

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