1. The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association Information and membership details for a UK based organization. http://www.sada.org.uk/

What is SAD? Symptoms Treatment Information Pack ... Home page SADAssociation PO Box 989 Steyning England Registered charity: No. 800917 Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a type of winter depression that affects an estimated half a million people every Winter between September and April; in particular during December, January and February. The SAD Association is a voluntary organisation and registered charity which informs the public and health professions about SAD and supports and advises sufferers of the illness. We are the world's longest surviving support organisation for Seasonal Affective Disorder and currently have over 2,000 members. During an average winter we expect to receive around 1,000 enquiries every week, from all over the world. Visitors to this site since 7 July 2005: var sc_project=846034; var sc_partition=6; var sc_security="8cca7ce8";

2. Seasonal Affective Disorder Fact sheet describes symptoms and treatment for this affective disorder. http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/27.cfm

Home About Us About NMHA NMHA Programs ... NMHA Membership Seasonal Affective Disorder What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Some people suffer from symptoms of depression during the winter months, with symptoms subsiding during the spring and summer months. This may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a mood disorder associated with depression episodes and related to seasonal variations of light. fact sheet index Symptoms Include: regularly occurring symptoms of depression (excessive eating and sleeping, weight gain) during the fall or winter months. a craving for sugary and/or starchy foods. Possible Cause of this Disorder Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, has been linked to SAD. This hormone, which may cause symptoms of depression, is produced at increased levels in the dark. Therefore, when the days are shorter and darker the production of this hormone increases. Treatments For More Information: Contact your local Mental Health Association , community mental health center, or: National Mental Health Association 2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor

3. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - MayoClinic.com Medical encyclopedia details basic concepts behind illness. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00195

4. Seasonal Affective Disorder Concise scientific journal article outlines details of illness. http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p40-sad.html

Major Depressive Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder Current Opinion in Psychiatry, January 1994 Raymond W. Lam, M.D. Contents Summary Introduction Symptoms And Diagnosis Epidemiology ... Seasonal Affective Disorder And Light Therapy References Summary Recent research on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has refined the diagnostic criteria and highlighted the heterogeneous nature of the disorder. Recent light therapy studies show improved methodology, but some negative studies add to the controversy over non-specific (placebo) effects of light exposure. Several psychobiologic studies generated interesting data, but the pathophysiology of SAD remains elusive and unconfirmed. to top Introduction The decade since the publication of Rosenthal et al's 1984 paper [1] defining seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has seen remarkable research interest into the seasonality of mood disorders and treatment with bright light. For example, Medline has included a separate Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) for seasonal affective disorder, and over 100 articles have been indexed since-1991 alone. In the past year, publications have focused on the diagnosis, symptomatology, epidemiology, and light therapy of SAD. to top Symptoms And Diagnosis The validity of SAD as a diagnosis has received attention because of the impending publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) [2,3*]. Draft diagnostic criteria for seasonal pattern (Table 1) were revised according to empiric data and consensus in the field [4*]. SAD continues to be classified as a 'seasonal pattern' for unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, and is included as one of several 'course specifiers' of the major mood disorders (along with rapid cycling and post partum).

5. Outside In - Information On SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), SAD Lights, Light Outside In information on SAD (seasonal affective disorder), SAD light andbodyclocks. http://www.outsidein.co.uk/

search the site Europe's leading specialist in light therapy Home SAD Sleep Jetlag ... www.bodyclock.com If you're looking for information and advice on SAD and Winter Blues, you've come to the right place. Outside In is Europe's leading specialist in light therapy, with over 12 years experience concentrating solely on the therapeutic effect of light in treating SAD and other body clock issues. Information Our website has won several awards SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, Winter Blues Sleep Jet Lag Alzheimers - Sundowning Research Abstracts - The formal research behind light therapy In The News - Our selection of the latest news stories and research findings www.weblightmeter.com Please see your doctor if you believe you may be suffering from a depressive illness. Research Abstracts Light Therapy Products All our products have been designed in line with SAD research findings. The broadest range available so you can choose a product that fits in with your lifestyle.

6. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Winter Depression Information on seasonal affective disorder, Bright Light Therapy and Winter Blues. http://www.ncpamd.com/seasonal.htm

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7. Seasonal Affective Disorders - March 15, 1998 - American Academy Of Family Physi An in depth, clinical discussion of this disorder. http://www.aafp.org/afp/980315ap/saeed.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 57/No. 6 (March 15, 1998) ... Patient Information Seasonal Affective Disorders S. ATEZAZ SAEED, M.D., and TIMOTHY J. BRUCE, PH.D. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois A patient information handout on seasonal affective disorder , written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1351. D epressive episodes are a primary public health problem and one of the most common psychiatric conditions in patients seeing family physicians, with a lifetime prevalence of 17.1 percent in the general population. Some of these mood disturbances follow regular seasonal patterns. These seasonal mood patterns have been termed seasonal affective disorders (SADs). Description The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) describes SAD not as a separate mood disorder but as a "specifier," referring to the seasonal pattern of major depressive episodes that can occur within major depressive and bipolar disorders. Table 1 summarizes the DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode.

8. Recognizing Depression And Its Symptoms Read about the symptoms of, and the differences between major, clinical and manic/bipolar depression and also seasonal affective disorder (SAD). http://www.learn-about-depression.com

Site Map Tell a Friend Recognizing Depression and Its Symptoms Depression is one of the symptoms associated with a range of mood disorders including bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and major depression. Many of these disorders also include other symptoms such as mania, anxiety, and, on the extreme end, psychosis. Because depression is often used casually to describe sadness, recognizing true symptoms of depression is difficult. Only one of the many mood disorders, clinical depression affects 9.5 percent of adult Americans. Latest News Childhood Depression Tricky to Treat 08-Sep-2005 Phone-Based Psychotherapy Helps Ease Depression 08-Sep-2005 Mood Disorders Often Misdiagnosed in Blacks 26-Aug-2005 Computers Help Seniors Beat the Blues 22-Aug-2005 Minor Depression Can Become Major Problem 19-Aug-2005 Symptoms of Depression Depression is a condition that is one of the most misunderstood mood disorders. Symptoms range from persistent sadness to thoughts of suicide and death. Postpartum Depression A new mother experiences a roller coaster of emotional and physical changes. PPD is a feeling of sadness or inadequateness that persists for more than a few weeks.

9. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder What is seasonal affective disorder? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Seasonal Affective Disorder Association Home Page SADAssociation The world's longest established support organisation for seasonal affective disorder. What is SAD? Symptoms Treatment http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. What Is Sad? Winter Scene SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is a type of winter depressionthat affects an estimated half a million people every Winter between September http://www.sada.org.uk/WhatisSAD.htm

12. Alaska Northern Lights - SAD Light Therapy Box Information on seasonal affective disorder(SAD) and the North Star 10,000 light box used to treat seasonal affective disorder. http://www.alaskanorthernlights.com

In Homer, Alaska ... we live with extremes of both sunshine and darkness. Our winters provide us with a natural testing ground for using light boxes. Sunlight serves to keep our body's internal "circadian" clock in sync, so we are alert and awake in the day, and ready to sleep at night. Our health, mood and behavior can be affected when the quality and quantity of sunlight is lessened. A direct consequence can be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression, or sleep disorders. We at Alaska Northern Lights build but one light box - the North Star 10,000. Recommended by doctors for years, we have chosen to stay with what truly works. With no dimmers or gimmicks, our light box is simply and specifically designed for the brightness needed for light therapy. With a brightness level of 10,000 lux at 24 inches , the North Star 10,000 is designed for fast and effective light therapy at a comfortable distance. It's easy to use and safe No harmful UV rays . Proof is that our return rate is less than 1%. Our 30 day TRUE 100% money back trial period

13. Seasonal Affective Disorder Journal article about SAD details its diagnosis, symptoms, epidemiology, and light therapy. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter Depression Information on seasonal affective disorder, Bright Light Therapy and Winter Blues http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Overcoming SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder An interview with researcher Norman Rosenthal, MD. http://my.webmd.com/content/chat_transcripts/1/104317.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Cancer Cholesterol Management Dental Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Overcoming SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder WebMD Live Events Transcript Event Date: Thursday, November 11, 2004 Norman Rosenthal, MD Biography What is the success rate of light therapy? Other than meds and light therapy are there other treatments? Are there varying degrees of SAD? ... You mention several diets in your book. Any new info? When the mornings and late afternoons of fall and winter succumb to darkness, many people's moods sink with the setting sun. We talked about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to diagnose and treat this form of depression on Nov. 11, 2004. Our guest was SAD expert Norman Rosenthal, MD. If you have questions about your health, you should consult your personal physician. This event is meant for informational purposes only.

16. Bio Light Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter depression or winter blues. http://www.bio-light.com

17. Information On SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) S.A.D. seasonal affective disorder Winter Depression Winter Blues. What is SAD? SAD stands for seasonal affective disorder. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Seasonal Affective Disorder Familydoctor.org Information about seasonal affective disorder from the American Academy of FamilyPhysicians. http://familydoctor.org/x1913.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z SAD What is seasonal affective disorder? How common is SAD? How does my doctor know I have SAD? Is there a treatment for SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder Printer-friendly version Email this article What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type 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, usually begins in the late spring or early summer. It goes away by winter. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during different times of the year. Return to top How common is SAD? As many as 6 of every 100 people in the United States may have winter depression. Another 10% to 20% may experience mild SAD. SAD is more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than 20 years of age. For adults, the risk of SAD decreases as they get older. SAD is more common in northern geographic regions. Return to top How does my doctor know I have SAD?

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