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	Seasonal affective disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, also known as winter depression is an affective, or mood disorder.
		SAD is a serious disorder, sometimes triggering dysthymia or clinical depression.
		In the USA the diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder was first proposed by Norman E. Rosenthal, MD in 1984.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder (886 words)

	eMedicine - Bipolar Affective Disorder : Article Excerpt by: Stephen Soreff, MD
		Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of deep, prolonged, and profound depression that alternate with periods of an excessively elevated and/or irritable mood known as mania.
		Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, has been recognized since at least the time of Hippocrates, who described such patients as "amic" and "melancholic." In 1899, Emil Kraepelin defined manic-depressive illness and noted that persons with manic-depressive illness lacked deterioration and dementia, which he associated with schizophrenia.
		In comparison, BPII is a milder disorder consisting of depression alternating with periods of hypomania.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/bipolar-affective-disorder.htm (589 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad) - Abstracts : Online Reference For Health Concerns
		Cluster headache (CH), seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and bipolar mood disorders are conditions bearing numerous analogies, particularly as regards the temporal pattern of disturbances, the nature of predisposing or precipitating factors, the peculiar relationship with sleep, the neuroendocrine findings, and the clinical response to current treatments.
		Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subgroup of major depression and characterized by a regular occurrence of symptoms in autumn/winter and full remission or hymonia in spring/summer.
		Twelve patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and eleven normal controls were exposed to 2000 lux and 300 lux of artificial full-spectrum light on consecutive nights during the winter.
	www.lef.org /protocols/abstracts/abstr-098.html (6446 words)

	Affective spectrum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The affective spectrum is a grouping of related psychiatric and medical disorders which may accompany bipolar, unipolar, and schizoaffective disorders at statistically higher rates than would normally be expected.
		These disorders are identified by a common positive response to the same types of pharmacologic treatments.
		"Affective spectrum disorder: does antidepressant response identify a family of disorders with a common pathophysiology?" Am Journal of Psychiatry.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Affective_disorder (186 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Bipolar Affective Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The cycles of bipolar disorder may be long or short, and the ups and downs may be of different magnitudes: for instance, a person suffering from bipolar disorder may suffer a protracted mild depression followed by a shorter and intense mania.
		Bipolar disorder is found in disproportionate numbers in people with creative talent such as artists, musicians, authors, poets, and scientists, and it has been speculated that the mechanisms which cause the disorder may be related to those responsible for creativity in these persons.
		Bipolar Affective Disorder (or Manic-Depression), is a disturbance of mood that is characterized by cycles of both Depression and Mania.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/bipolar_affective_disorder (4825 words)

	Affective Mood Disorder: Alandi
		People with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and multiple personality disorder are frequently depressed, or may have an alter personality who is severely depressed.
		It is essential to differentiate between depression and a personality disorder, since depression can usually be effectively cured by Ayurvedic herbs and flower essences; whilst in the case of personality disorders, Ayurveda provides valuable adjunct treatments but therapy with a highly skilled and expert person is the only real cure.
		Hepatic-type depression is not an affective mood disorder and is treated by cleansing and rejuvenating the liver and rakta dhatu.
	www.alandiashram.org /html/reviews/mood_disorder.html (3559 words)

	Sunshine for Seasonal Affective Disorder
		Seasonal affective disorder is regarded as a kind of major depression and has many of the same symptoms: loss of energy, change in appetite, tendency to oversleep, difficulty concentrating, and irritability.
		The exact cause of seasonal affective disorder is not yet understood, but the role of the neurotransmitter serotonin is one of the "most promising" areas of research, according to Rosenthal.
		Although the causes of seasonal affective disorder are not clearly understood, the cure is fairly straightforward: more light during the winter months.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/11/1674_50273.htm (767 words)

	NAMI \| Mental Illnesses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		To diagnose schizoaffective disorder, a person needs to have primary symptoms of schizophrenia (such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior) along with a period of time when he or she also has symptoms of major depression or a manic episode.
		Schizoaffective disorder may be distinguished from a mood disorder by the fact that delusions or hallucinations must be present in persons with schizoaffective disorder for at least two weeks in the absence of prominent mood symptoms.
		Most people with schizoaffective disorder require long-term therapy with a combination of medications and psychosocial interventions in order to avoid relapses, and maintain an appropriate level of functioning and quality of life.
	www.nami.org /helpline/schizoaffective.htm (605 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Mental Health Disorders on MedicineNet.com
		Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter.
		The incidence of seasonal affective disorder increases in people who are living farther away from the equator.
		Seasonal affective disorder is less common where there is snow on the ground.
	www.medicinenet.com /seasonal_affective_disorder_sad/article.htm (497 words)

	Dr. Koop - Seasonal affective disorder
		Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
		Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is marked by symptoms of depression profound enough to seriously affect work and relationships.
		The disorder may have its onset in adolescence or early adulthood and, like other forms of depression, occurs more frequently in women than in men.
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/001532.html (292 words)

	SAD seasonal affective disorder Info, FAQ's and usage guide information
		Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a specific type of major depression, one which reoccurs at specific times of the year.
		"Affective Disorder" is a broad term for the various forms of mood disturbances from which many people suffer.
		As in the case of major depression, the diagnosis of SAD is a clinical one, based on the presence of specific symptoms.
	www.lighttherapyproducts.com /sadinfo.html (1925 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		We now know, from the SAD studies and studies on using light to treat circadian rhythm disorders, that the intensity of light in these initial studies was lower than the amounts found to be biologically active in humans.
		Subsequent studies on light treatment for nonseasonal depression, which have made use of the findings from Seasonal Affective Disorder treatment, have shown overwhelmingly that bright light treatment successfully reduces depression scores by 12-35% for nonseasonal depression, this is quite affective.
		Since light treatment is a non-pharmacologic treatment, it may be better tolerated or more affective in patients who decline medication treatment due to side effects, compliance issues, or drug intolerance.
	www.visionweaver.com /seasonal_affective_disorder.html (498 words)

	Seasonal affective disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most often associated with the lack of daylight in extreme northern and southern latitudes from the late fall to the early spring.
		Although seasonal affective disorder is most common when light is low, it may occur in the spring, and it is then often called reverse SAD.
		The first-line treatment for seasonal affective disorder is light therapy, exposing the patient to bright artificial light to compensate for the gloominess of winter.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/seasonal_affective_disorder.jsp (865 words)

	Bipolar Disorder News, Information and Support - Pendulum.org
		A new care model for bipolar disorder tested in veterans across the nation reduced their manic episodes and improved their quality of life, according to a new research study.
		Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) is a serious mental health condition characterized by the presence of episodes of mania and depression.
		Kirchmeier felt that portrayal of Bipolar disorder in pop culture (television, films) was highly inaccurate and negative, which motivated him to write the book once he was able to manage his own illness with medication.
	www.pendulum.org (2434 words)

	WFSAD: About the Disorders: About Schizo-Affective Disorder
		The following description of schizoaffective disorder is taken from the educational handouts section of Behavioral Family Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders by Kim T. Mueser and Shirley M. Glynn, published by New Harbinger Publications, Inc. (www.newharbinger.com).
		Schizoaffective disorder is a major psychiatric disorder that is similar to schizophrenia.
		People with schizoaffective disorder can have a wide variety of symptoms, including problems with their contact with reality (hallucinations and delusions), mood (such as marked depression), low motivation, inability to experience pleasure, and poor attention.
	www.world-schizophrenia.org /disorders/schizo-affective.html (265 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Specific disorder usually appearing in the second or third decade, characterized by symptoms of depression between late fall and early spring, sometimes followed by mania or hypomania; intense light is reportedly therapeutic.
		Detailed information about the causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Seasonal Affective Disorder.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/seasonal_affective_disorder/intro.htm (693 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
		It is a disorder connected with a decrease in daylight.
		Seasonal Affective Disorder is a special category of major depression and bipolar disorder.
		Bipolar disorder occurs when the major depression is interspersed with episodes of high energy, euphoria, irritability and impulsiveness.
	www.pamf.org /health/toyourhealth/sad.html (1303 words)

	Affective disorder, seasonal (SAD) definition - Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments including clinical and ...
		Affective disorder, seasonal (SAD): Depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter.
		Seasonal affective disorder has not been recognized very long as a medical condition.
		Seasonal affective disorder is also sometimes called winter depression or the hibernation reaction.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7720 (138 words)

	eMedicine - Bipolar Affective Disorder : Article by Stephen Soreff, MD
		Because the patient's mental status depends on whether he or she is depressed, hypomanic, manic, or mixed, the various areas of the MSE are labeled according to the particular phase of the patient.
		Children whose biologic parents have either BPI or a major depressive disorder remain at increased risk of developing an affective disorder, even if they are reared in a home with adopted parents who are not affected.
		Because bipolar disorder encompasses both depression and mania and because a significant number of medical causes for each state exists, an extensive range of tests is indicated.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic229.htm (8102 words)

	Bipolar affective disorder
		Bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings from mania (exaggerated feeling of well-being, stimulation, and grandiosity in which a person can lose touch with reality) to depression (overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiety, and low self-worth, which can include suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts).
		The disorder usually appears around the age of 25 and affects men and women equally.
		People with bipolar II may appear to have depression rather than bipolar affective disorder (especially since few people complain about periods of good mood and energy that don't cause problems), but mood stabilizers seem to help more than antidepressants.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/001528.html (294 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bipolar affective disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Bipolar affective disorder results in pathological mood swings from mania to depression, which have a tendency to recur and subside spontaneously.
		A physical examination as well as some laboratory tests (thyroid and drug screen) may be performed to rule out other causes for the symptoms, though use of recreational drugs does not rule out bipolar affective disorder, as it may be a symptom.
		Hospitalization may be required during an acute phase to control the symptoms and for the safety of the patient.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001528.htm (1021 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy
		Seasonal affective disorder is a major (serious) form of depression that occurs at the same time each year.
		In contrast, SAD is a subtype of a major depressive disorder (or bipolar disorder) with seasonal patterns and appears to be more biological in origin.
		The symptoms are not better accounted for by a mood disorder due to a general medical condition, a substance-induced mood disorder, or bereavement (normal reaction to the death of a loved one).
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1400/1484.asp?index=6412 (1216 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder Research Homepage
		For affective disorders in general, there is a great deal of evidence that both biological and psychological factors play a role in terms of vulnerability, onset, course, severity, and treatment response.
		This statement applies to both unipolar and bipolar disorders, although the specific influences of biological factors and psychological factors are not necessarily equivalent.
		This grouping of symptoms is supported by cross-cultural research on depressive disorders in general (Marsella, 1980) which finds that vegetative symptoms are consistent manifestations of depression across cultures, whereas the cognitive and affective symptoms vary more from culture to culture.
	www.iit.edu /~psych/progs/clinical/Integrating.html (2411 words)

	Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Lights - BUY NOW (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This is the Winter-Seasonal Affective Disorder subtype; another subtype is Summer-Seasonal Affective Disorder, which occurs in the spring and summer months.
		The "classic" Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms, which are considered atypical symptoms of nonseasonal depression, are changes in sleeping patterns (oversleeping and having poor sleep) and appetite changes (increased appetite, carbohydrate cravings, and subsequent weight gain).
		Because these symptoms mirror the symptoms of laziness, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), learning disabilities, or the stereotypical behavior of teenagers, it is important for parents to note whether these symptoms recur year after year during the fall and winter months, and whether they go away in the spring.
	www.visionweaver.com (470 words)

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