Seasonal Affective Disorder |
The specific cause of seasonal affective disorder remains unknown, but the lack of sunlight is considered as one of the main contributing factors. Imbalances that Result from an Inadequate Amount of Light Because of the reduced sunlight in the fall and winter months,...
Antidepressant medications, Exercise, Lifestyle, Light therapy, Natural Treatments, Nutrition, Psychotherapy/Cognitive Therapy, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep |
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which occurs periodically, with the onset of symptoms in winter months and full recovery during the spring and summer. That is why it is also called winter blues or winter depression. The usual symptoms...
Antidepressant medications |
Medication commonly used in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter blues, belong to different groups of antidepressants. They are all designed to target specific receptors on different parts of nerve cells in order to change the concentration of...