Seasonal affective disorder and non-seasonal affective disorders: Results from the NESDA study [PDF]
BJPsych Open, 2017 Background Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is considered to be a subtype of depression. Aims To compare the clinical picture of SAD to non-seasonal ...
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Seasonal sensitivity and psychiatric morbidity: study about seasonal affective disorder [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2021 Background Seasonal Affective Disorder is a recurrent depressive disorder which usually begins in the fall/winter and enters into remission in the spring/summer, although in some cases may occur in the summer with remission in the autumn-winter.
Aníbal Fonte, Bruno Coutinho
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Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder. The efficacy of Light therapy [PDF]
European Psychiatry, 2023 Introduction Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. Symptoms of SAD can include: a persistent low mood, a loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities, irritability, feelings of
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Neurotransmitter alterations in seasonal affective disorder [PDF]
Scientific ReportsSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of unipolar depression characterized by depressive symptoms mainly during the cold season, which were often linked to alterations in the serotonergic system.
B. Spurny-Dworak +13 more
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Risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Linked to Circadian Clock Gene Variants [PDF]
Biology, 2023 Molecular pathways affecting mood are associated with circadian clock gene variants and are influenced, in part, by the circadian clock, but the molecular mechanisms underlying this link are poorly understood.
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Seasonal affective disorder and engagement in physical activities among adults in Alaska [PDF]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2021 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression in which symptoms occur during a particular season. While physical activity has been shown to improve symptoms for depression in general populations, the relationships between physical activity ...
Elaine M. Drew +2 more
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Relationship between sun exposure and seasonal affective disorder symptoms in rural older people with different personalities: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Public HealthObjectives Evidence suggests that environmental support, personality traits, and psychological factors can influence seasonal changes in human mood and behavior, particularly in rural middle-aged women and older people.
Xuefeng Huang +9 more
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The darkness and the light: diurnal rodent models for seasonal affective disorder
Disease Models & Mechanisms, 2021 The development of animal models is a critical step for exploring the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of major affective disorders and for evaluating potential therapeutic approaches.
Anusha Shankar, Cory T. Williams
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Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!First identified in the 1980s, seasonal affective disorder requires careful evaluation and collaboration between providers and mental health professionals to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Munir S, Gunturu S, Abbas M.
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Insomnia in seasonal affective disorder: considering the use of benzodiazepines with a focus on lormetazepam [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryBackgroundSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs in two main forms: winter-pattern SAD, associated with depressive symptoms during shorter, darker days; and summer-pattern SAD, linked to mood disturbances during longer, hotter days.
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