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Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches
Author
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a recurrent major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern usually beginning in fall and continuing into winter months.
A subsyndromal type of SAD, or S-SAD, is commonly known as “winter blues.” Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer.
Symptoms center on sad mood and low energy.
Those most at risk are female, are younger, live far from the equator, and have family histories of depression, bipolar disorder, or SAD.
Screening instruments include the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ).
Typical treatment includes antidepressant medications, light therapy, Vitamin D, and counselling.
This paper provides an overview of SAD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Melrose, Sherri. 2015. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061120
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Melrose, Sherri. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061120
American Medical Association (AMA)
Melrose, Sherri. Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment Approaches. Depression Research and Treatment. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061120
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061120