More Seasonal Affective Disorder Information

Seasonal Depression
By Dramatic Health on April 17, 2012 - 11:55am
Seasonal Depression - Sharon's Story
By Dramatic Health on April 17, 2012 - 11:54am
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Parents of teens and young college kids understand the mood and energy changes that this age group can experience.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Starts in the Teen Years
By Kristan Appleford on February 1, 2012 - 8:18pm
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It’s January. The holidays are over and if you’re living in the northern section of the world it’s cold, gray, and pretty darn gloomy. Can this make you sad? You bet it can.

Fighting Wintertime Blues? You Could have Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Vonnie Kennedy HERWriter on January 11, 2012 - 12:17pm
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During the holidays, it can be easy to stress over getting everyone the right gifts and organizing family get-togethers, and the changing seasons can leave you in a funk.

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Using Food as a Coping Mechanism During the Holidays
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on December 22, 2011 - 6:58am
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Are you someone who feels down as fall turns to winter and when it can be dark and gloomy til after breakfast and then again before dinner? You are not alone.

Beating Back The Winter Blues
By Andrew Schorr HERWriter on December 19, 2011 - 4:47pm
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Feeling blue this winter? It could be more than just a bad mood. It may be Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is caused by a lack of light in the winter months.

How To Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Howdini on December 1, 2011 - 9:17pm
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It’s that time of year again.

Limit Your Stress This Holiday Season
Impacted 1 Lives By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on November 3, 2011 - 12:34am
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The infamous “haboobs” or dust storms have recently been hitting Arizona residents as part of monsoon season.

Monsoon Season, Dust Storms, and Mental Health
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on July 20, 2011 - 5:40am
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Are you SAD? Seasonal affective disorder can strike anyone.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Advocacy Sheet
By EmpowHER on June 23, 2011 - 9:50am

Seasonal Affective Disorder Definition

Definition

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that corresponds to seasonal changes in light. It most commonly occurs in late fall and lasts through the winter and into spring. It's not uncommon to feel "down" during the winter months. But people with SAD are not able to function normally during these months. It often begins during adolescence or young adulthood.