Feeling down? Top psychologist says you could be suffering 'springtime depression' - the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder that affects 1million Americans
Dr Supria Gill, a behavioral psychologist at Kaiser Permanante in California, told KCRA 3 that springtime depression could be due to a surge in allergies from 'pollen bombs' across the country. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Pattern of winter depression among Kashmiri patients - Shah MS, Margoob MA, Bhat FR, Dar MA.
BACKGROUND:   Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or SAD is a type of recurring major depression having a seasonal pattern of onset and termination of mood episodes. Even though SAD can occur during the summer season, but the winter pattern is most common... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Shedding Light on the Winter Blues with AltaPointe Health
As winter settles in and daylight hours diminish, many individuals find themselves grappling with a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically occurs when exposure to sunlight is limited. The primary cause of SAD is believed to be a... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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When it ’s more than just the winter blues: A behavioral health clinician’s advice to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
While the New Year brings promise of new experiences and hope for many, those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression, experience this time much differently. The seasonal change in fall is usually the trigger of SAD, with fatigue, lethargy and depression symptoms often lasting until spring. While for many people it is not unusual to experience temporary feelings of tiredness or stress when the days get colder and grayer, SAD is much more serious. Symptoms are more … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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Exercise is the new antidepressant | Letters
Of course there is a link between mind and body: mental health is inextricably linked with physical wellbeingYour article shows the way that depression will be treated worldwide in future ( “A weight off our minds: how therapy got physical to beef up mental health”, News). Exercise as a treatment for depression has five massive advantages: it is free; it can be used in combination with other treatments; the benefits last; it confers other health benefits; and it empowers the individual to take positive action in fighting off depression.The underlying science has little to do with release of endorphins: exercise has bee...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 7, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Guardian Staff Tags: Health & wellbeing Society Mental health Psychology Source Type: news

Seasonal Affective Disorder Is a Depression That Shouldn ’t Be Ignored
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Noah Kahan on Becoming One of 2023 ’s Biggest Music Breakouts: How ‘Stick Season’ Made America Fall in Love With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Noah Kahan is Zooming to us right from the heart of Vermont’s stick season, where things are looking cloudy with a chance of multi-platinum. Now, if you happen to know what that “seasonal” reference actually is, you are probably (a) an 80-year-old New Englander who grew up with that term as a…#noahkahan #vermont #newenglander #kahan #grammy #saturdaynightlive #hollywoodbowl #madisonsquaregarden #fenwaypark #stickseason (Source: Reuters: Health)
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How To Proactively Fight Seasonal Depression (SAD) – 10 Tips
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) isn't just the " winter blues. " The symptoms are as punctual as the seasons, and these tools can help fight this type of depression. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Nicole F. Roberts, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma standard Source Type: news

How light therapy can help dementia patients by boosting sleep, easing depression and reducing aggressive behaviour
The research showed that light therapy, which is used to treat seasonal affective disorder, produced better quality sleep, with less time spent in bed lying awake. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

This is the WORST week for seasonal affective disorder - experts explain how to fight it
Seasonal affective disorder, which affects nearly 13 million adults, is expected to peak this week, according to an analysis from online mental health care provider Thriveworks. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The colour of your eyes may mean you're more susceptible to seasonal affective disorder
Also known as winter depression, the condition is characterised by fatigue, low energy and low mood. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'I'm a pharmacist - these are the signs you could have seasonal affective disorder'
As the days become shorter, many people may find themselves experiencing seasonal affective disorder , also known as "winter depression". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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'I’m a nutritionist - here are six foods to help beat seasonal affective disorder'
Seasonal affective disorder is thought to affect around two million Britons every year. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tips for businesses on crafting a winter wellness action plan
Winter may mean shorter days and dropping temperatures, but, for employers, it brings an ever-growing list of health challenges to overcome. For starters, the flu alone costs U.S. businesses an estimated $11.2 billion in lost time and productivity. Add in potential surges of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), not to mention annual struggles with ailments like seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and it can feel like a steep uphill climb to stay ahead of wintertime woes. On the bright … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Dr. Keith Bachman Source Type: news

A S.A.D. Story: What Can We Learn From the 1970s?
In my experience, economic pundits all too often suffer from S.A.D. — not seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that afflicts many people during the dark winter months, but seventies analogy disorder, a propensity to react to any hint of inflation with the assertion that the…#larrysummers #mikekonczal #rooseveltinstitute #ford #arab #iranian (Source: Reuters: Health)
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