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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs during the winter season when there is less daylight.
Are You Feeling S.A.D.?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seasonal disorder which affects mostly women. Do you feel depressed, gain weight, or have trouble sleeping every winter? You could have SAD.
Feeling SAD as the Days Grow Shorter?
A huge amount of information regarding SAD from Depression Guide, Nancy Schimelpfening.
SAD: Real & Treatable
SAD--who gets it and what causes it from Women's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called Winter Depression)
An article describing symptoms, treatments, books, products, and more resources From Healing Guide Phylameana lila Desy.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Information about who gets SAD, and symptoms of SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
A brief overview of SAD, including the signs that a doctor uses to diagnose SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorders - AAFP
From the American Academy of Family Physicians, a more technical document regarding the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of SAD.
Where can I get the latest information about SAD?
From Depression Guide Nancy Schimelpfening.
Winter Moods
Symptoms and treatment on the winter blues from Bipolar Disorder Guide Kimberly Bailey.
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