Seasonal Affective

Disorder
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 What is it?
Type of Depression related to changes in seasons.
Is predictable
Usually in Autumn and Winter
Less often is Spring and Summer.
 Symptoms
Can start out Mild
Subtype of Major Depression
Hopelessness or Worthlessness
Little interest
Changing in appetite or weight
Thoughts of Suicide

Fall/Winter
Weight gain
Hypersensitivity
Oversleeping
Spring/Summer
Insomnia
Weight loss
Anxiety
 Causes
Circadian rhythm- Decrease in sunlight
Hypothalamus- Sleep, Mood, Appetite
Serotonin levels- Affects mood
Neurotransmitter
Melatonin levels- Sleep patterns
Hormone
 Treatment
Light Therapy
Mimics natural light
First in line of treatment
Medications
Bupropion
Psychotherapy
Identify, Learn ways to
cope, Stress
 Risk Factors
Being Female
Age
Family History
Clinical Depression or Bipolar Disorder
Far from the Equator
 Bibliography
"Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Treatments and
Drugs."Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2017.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Symptoms. Mayo Clinic.
N.p, n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2017.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Causes. Mayo Clinic. N.p,
n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2017.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Risk Factors. Mayo
Clinic. N.p, n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2017.