101. Health Library - You are more likely to develop seasonal affective disorder if you are a femalebetween the ages of 15 Learning about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/en-us/illnessconditions/topic.

102. Seasonal Affective Disorder Learn more about seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorder (SAD)is a type of depression related to the change of seasons. http://www.dbsalliance.org/SAD.html

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to the change of seasons. It usually affects people during the fall and winter months, though some experience it during the summer months. Researchers disagree on the exact causes of SAD. One theory is related to an internal clock in the brain. The pineal gland, a tiny structure at the base of the brain, secretes melatonin when there is a lack of light. The increase of light at dawn tells the gland to switch off this secretion so we wake up. SAD sufferers appear to have something out of balance in their internal clocks. They may also have a genetic vulnerability to the illness, or the illness may be triggered by stress. Symptoms of SAD include change in appetite, increased craving for carbohydrates, weight gain, decrease in energy level, fatigue, oversleeping, irritability, difficulty concentrating and social withdrawal. Other symptoms of depression may also be present, such as feelings of guilt, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, feelings of hopelessness or physical aches and pains. Treatment of SAD often involves light therapy. In light therapy, individuals expose themselves to bright light, either through a specially designed light box or a light visor, for at least 30 minutes per day. Light from standard light bulbs or fluorescent lights is not sufficient. Light boxes that produce the correct brightness needed are available from a variety of sources. Consult your health care provider to find a supplier who has a device that is appropriate for you. Using tanning beds for light therapy is not recommended; tanning beds produce high levels of ultraviolet rays which can harm the skin and eyes. Side effects from light therapy may include eye strain, headache or inability to sleep, especially if the light is used late in the day. People with bipolar disorder or sensitive skin or eyes should use caution when using light therapy.

103. Psychology Today S Conditions Center Seasonal Affective Disorder Psychology Today s Conditions Center, definitive resource for psychological termsand info, seasonal affective disorder. http://cms.psychologytoday.com/conditions/sad.html

104. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Vitacost seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an extreme form of common seasonal moodcycles, in which depression develops during the winter months. http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/Seasonal_Affective_Disorder.htm

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106. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Information and articles about a variety of treatments for mental illness, coveringeverything from psychotherapy to herbal remedies. http://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=308

107. A Case Of Seasonal Affective Disorder - Case Study Collection - National Center A Case of seasonal affective disorder by David F. Dean, Spring Hill College.From the Case Study Collection of the National Center for Case Study Teaching http://www.sciencecases.org/seasonal/seasonal.asp

A Case of Seasonal Affective Disorder by David F. Dean Department of Biology Spring Hill College Case Presentation Melanie Johnson is a 32-year-old accountant who moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, two years ago from her hometown of Sarasota, Florida. Beginning this past November, for the first time in her life, Melanie began experiencing periods of depression, lethargy, and excessive sleeping. In addition, she noticed that she was eating more than she had previously, and as a result, had gained 10 pounds. Melanie made an appointment with her physician, who after ruling out all potential medical causes of the symptoms she displayed, and after she was examined by a psychiatrist to rule out other causes of her depression, diagnosed her as having seasonal affective disorder ( SAD Questions Describe the exact anatomic location and histologic structure of the pineal gland, and describe the effect of light on the production of melatonin Describe the pathway connecting the photoreceptors of the eyes to the pineal gland. How is the pineal gland functionally related to the adrenal medulla?

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

Treatment of seasonal affective disorder with a high-output negative ionizer by Terman M, Terman JS. Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. J Altern Complement Med 1995 Jan;1(1):87-92 ABSTRACT T Melatonin Tryptophan Body clocks Hypersomnia ... The Good Drug Guide The Responsible Parent's Guide To Healthy Mood Boosters For All The Family

109. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Definition And Much More From Answers.com seasonal affective disorder n. ( Abbr. SAD ) A form of depression occurring atcertain seasons of the year, especially when the individual has less. http://www.answers.com/topic/seasonal-affective-disorder

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Encyclopedia Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping seasonal affective disorder Dictionary seasonal affective disorder n. Abbr. SAD A form of depression occurring at certain seasons of the year, especially when the individual has less exposure to sunlight. var tcdacmd="cc=hlt;dt"; Diagnosis Seasonal Affective Disorder 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 awayfrom 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.

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111. Clinical Chronobiology - Home leader in NIHsponsored research on seasonal affective disorder since the start for winter depression (seasonal affective disorder), STUDY COMPLETED http://www.light-and-ion-therapy.org/

Clinical Chronobiology Medication, Light and ion therapy for depression The Columbia Clinical Chronobiology Program has been a leader in NIH-sponsored research on Seasonal Affective Disorder since the start of this field more than 15 years ago. The program focuses on the use of both pharmacologic (antidepressant) and non-pharmacologic (light and negative air ion) therapies for treating different types of depression. Clinical Trials: Preventive medication treatment for winter depression (seasonal affective disorder), STUDY COMPLETED Light and negative air ion treatments for chronic depression (nonseasonal), STUDY COMPLETED Treatments for depression during pregnancy, STUDY COMPLETED Light and negative air ion treatments for winter depression (seasonal affective disorder), STUDY COMPLETED ... Contact You have entered a Web site that describes research studies at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center that focus on various mental health disorders. If you are seeking immediate help for treatment, we recommend that you contact your clinician or nearest emergency room. This Web site was created to provide background and contact information about current research studies, and is not set up to offer treatment or treatment advice. The site does not provide a chat room. While any message posted on the site (see: Ask the Doctor) is not confidential, direct contact with the investigators by email will of course remain in confidence.

112. Seasonal Affective Disorder, CDFS-202-98 The source of energy and life for the Earth is the Sun. The change to a societypeople spend upwards of 90. 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.

113. All About Depression Diagnosis Seasonal Affective Disorder Learn All About Depression General info, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Medication,etc. Free online evaluations, workshops, newsletter, http://www.allaboutdepression.com/dia_09.html

Self-Help for Depression survey 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.

114. 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

115. Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Therapy Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter depression or Relief from SAD, seasonal affective disorder, Winter Blues through 10000 lux http://www.finetuning.com/h/seasonal affective disorder light therapy.html

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resources Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Therapy Related Articles Tips for Night and Low Light Photography How to Survive Your Stay in a Psych Ward Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Coping with Tragedy Recognizing the Signs of Suicide ... How to Throw a Diet-Friendly Party Related Capsules Are you SAD? Treatments for Anorexia: What’s Available? Ultra Light Repair kit for backpacking Making Extra Money During the Holiday Season ... What is Alternative Therapy Insurance? External Links The Light Therapy Center Light therapy devices and equipment for use in treating migraines, seasonal affective disorder, pre-menstrual syndrome, and pain management. Includes expected benefits for various conditions. Bio Light Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter depression or winter blues. Wikipedia Links Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder , or SAD Light Therapy Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to specific ranges of light wavelengths (using lasers or LEDs), or very bright, full-spectrum light, for a prescribed amount of time. It has proven effective in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and for some people it has ameliorated delayed sleep phase syndrome. Proponents claim demonstrable benefits for skin conditions such as psoriasis, as well as more controversially, some degree of "skin rejuvenation". Amazon.com Resources

116. Clinician Reviews: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Autumn Onset, Winter Gloom - Boa Full text of the article, seasonal affective disorder Autumn Onset, WinterGloom Board Review from Clinician Reviews, a publication in the field of http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUY/is_11_11/ai_80846080

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117. Light Therapy For Seasonal Affective Disorder, Jet Lag, And Shift Work Light therapy information and products for seasonal affective disorder (SAD),Winter Blues, Jet Lag, PMS, sleep disorders and other circadian related http://www.litebook.com/

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118. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) seasonal affective disorder (SAD) usually begins in late autumn and/or early There are ways to cope with the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. http://www.cwhn.ca/resources/kickers/sad.html

Text Index What's Hot Databases Network ... Main Page Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) Many different names are used to describe this disorder of depression that worsens in the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) usually begins in late autumn and/or early winter and goes away in the summer months. Although SAD can affect anyone, especially those living in northern latitudes, young people and women are at the highest risk. Doctors estimate that 10% of the population suffers from the more severe form of the disorder, while an estimated 20% of the population suffers from a milder form of SAD called subsyndromal SAD or 'winter blues.' The symptoms of SAD are: depression that begins in fall, peaks in winter and wanes again in spring; lack of energy; increased need for sleep; craving for carbohydrates and junk food; weight gain; diminished sex drive; problems concentrating; withdrawal from family and friends; joint pain or stomach problems; heavy feeling in arms and legs; and, feelings of increased energy come spring.

119. ClinicalTrials.gov - Information On Clinical Trials And Human Research Studies: Recruiting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Seasonal AffectiveDisorder (SAD) Conditions seasonal affective disorder; Depression http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D016574&recruiting=

120. Clinical Trial: Clinical Trial Of Propranolol For Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder Healthy, Drug Propranolol, Phase II Symptoms ofseasonal affective disorder (SAD) in humans resemble seasonal changes that http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00016666

Home Search Browse Resources ... About Clinical Trial of Propranolol for Seasonal Affective Disorder This study is currently recruiting patients. Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) June 16, 2005 Sponsored by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine what dose of a new timed-release tablet of the drug propranolol will reduce secretion of the hormone melatonin in healthy volunteers. This study will also determine whether suppressing melatonin will improve depressive symptoms in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD (sometimes referred to as winter depression) is a condition in which people experience depression as a result of seasonal variations in light. Human brains have a circadian pacemaker that regulates many body functions. As the seasons change and light duration varies, the circadian pacemaker regulates seasonal behavior by transmitting a signal of day length to the pineal gland, which secretes the hormone melatonin. Melatonin secretion increases in the winter as the duration of light decreases. Evidence suggests that the melatonin signal of seasonal change is present in people with SAD but not in healthy volunteers; thus there is a possibility that seasonal changes which influence the duration of melatonin secretion control the course of illness in individuals with SAD. This study will determine whether propranolol can shorten the duration of melatonin secretion and mimic the effect of summer days to improve symptoms of depression in people with SAD.

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