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Seasonal Affective Disorder

A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence.
Also Known As:
Seasonal Affective Disorders; Affective Disorder, Seasonal; Depression, Winter; Disorder, Seasonal Affective; Disorder, Seasonal Mood; Mood Disorder, Seasonal; Seasonal Mood Disorders; Seasonal Mood Disorder; Winter Depression
Networked: 652 relevant articles (74 outcomes, 101 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Seasonal Affective Disorder
2. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depressive Psychosis)
3. Weight Gain
4. Fatigue
5. Mood Disorders (Mood Disorder)

Experts

1. Winkler, Dietmar: 23 articles (01/2021 - 04/2002)
2. Kasper, Siegfried: 19 articles (01/2020 - 04/2002)
3. Rohan, Kelly J: 17 articles (05/2022 - 06/2004)
4. Lam, Raymond W: 12 articles (10/2022 - 09/2002)
5. Gaynes, Bradley N: 12 articles (01/2021 - 04/2005)
6. Praschak-Rieder, Nicole: 12 articles (01/2012 - 04/2002)
7. Postolache, Teodor T: 10 articles (05/2022 - 06/2007)
8. Gartlehner, Gerald: 10 articles (01/2021 - 12/2011)
9. Pjrek, Edda: 10 articles (01/2020 - 08/2004)
10. Roecklein, Kathryn A: 9 articles (01/2021 - 06/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Seasonal Affective Disorder:
1. Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan)FDA Link
2. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)IBA
3. MelatoninIBA
4. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)FDA LinkGeneric
5. CatecholaminesIBA
6. Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine)IBA
7. Fluoxetine (Prozac)FDA LinkGeneric
8. CarbohydratesIBA
9. agomelatine (S20098)IBA
10. IonsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
2. Therapeutics
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Contraindications