|
|
Articles related to "Seasonal Affective Disorder"
Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs and Treatments Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here are several treatments, including SAD light box therapy. light therapy • seasonal affective disorder • physical signs of depression • sad symptoms • treatments for seasonal depression
Treatments for the Winter Blues The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies. seasonal depression • treatments for the winter blues • seasonal affective disorder • natural therapies • light therapy boxes
Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder Supported by more than 20 years of research, light therapy is an effective treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder. light therapy • seasonal affective disorder • s.a.d. • sad light therapy • seasonal depression light therapy
Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression. winter depression lights • light therapy for depression • winter blues • winter depression • symptoms of depression
Beat SAD with Yoga Asanas Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul. sad • seasonal affective disorder • yoga meditation • yoga asanas • depression
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the Winter Blues, is a medical condition that affects two million people in the UK and Ireland. coping with seasonal affective disorder • living with sad • beating the winter blues • symptoms of sad • origins of seasonal affective disorder
Depression and Weight Gain There are many reasons why depression occurs, but when it causes you to overeat and gain weight, it becomes a cycle that seems impossible to reverse. There is help. depression and weight gain • antidepressants • depression medication • seasonal affective disorder • stress and weight gain
SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe. seasonal • affective • disorder • sad • light
Seasonal Affective Disorder Those feeling an extreme case of the winter blues may well be suffering from a case of Seasonal Affective Disorder (Also known as SAD) depression • sad • seasonal affective disorder • winter blues • how seasons affect mood
Seasonal Affective Disorder It is winter. The weather is cold, the sky is dim, and people begin to feel the weight of those heavy coats and scarves. The winter can be overwhelming. seasonal affective disorder • winter blues • dealing with sadness during winter months • light deprivation • treatment for sad
Seasonal Affective Disorder This is the time of year that nature starts dimming the lights. Your readiness or lack thereof can have a profound impact on your sanity. depression • seasonal affective disorder • sad • rosenthal • light therapy
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Winter Depression treated by Photo (Light) Therapy) sad • seasonal affective disorder • depression • light • phototherapy
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) What exactly is SAD, and how is it treated? sad • seasonal affective disorder • winter depression • holiday blues
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder People with winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience an onset of depression in the fall or winter, and are relieved of their symptoms in the spring or summer. symptoms of winter sad • winter sad and diagnosis • prevalence of winter sad • subsyndromal sad • dsm-iv-tr and sad
The Bottle in the Closet He was an Eagle Scout, military veteran, respected educator, and beloved friend. He self-medicated his Seasonal Affective Disorder with alcohol. He died. He was my dad. alcoholism • mental illness • family • seasonal affective disorder • depression
The Desperation Point: SAD, the Holidays and Suicide This is the second in a series of articles addressing suicide issue. The article focus in on the holiday season and how it affects the development of depressions and may lead to "suicidal thoughts" at what is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year!" seasonal affective disorder • winter blues • suicide • grieving • death of a parent
Types of Depression Several types of depression can affect women. depression • women • bipolar • dysthymia • cyclothymia
Vitamin D and Health Vitamin D -- a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from sunlight, fortified foods, and dietary supplements -- contributes to overall health, especially bone health. vitamin d • health • bone health • osteoporosis • dietary supplements
Christmas Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder, difficult family dynamics and financial concerns are common sources of negative thoughts and depression at Christmas. seasonal affective disorder • counseling help • family counseling • christmas spending • family christmas
Fall And Winter Depression Do you seem to get depressed every winter? You may have Seasaonl Affective Disorder and there is help for you! seasonal affective disorder • depression • sad • winter • fall
Seasonal Affective and Bipolar Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a variation of Bipolar Disorder. Treat includes light boxes, visors, dawn simulators and medication. Symptoms and Diagnosis explained seasonal affective disorder • sad • light • phototherapy • depression
5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Winter seeming endless? There are plenty of enjoyable ways to survive winter and beat the loneliness and isolation of the coldest season. winter blues • sad seasonal affective disorder • adopt a shelter animal pet • outdoors sport endorphins • depression lack of sunlight
Avoiding the Winter Blues When the holidays are over, the winter days and nights may start to feel endless and unforgiving. Here are some ideas for dealing with winter "blahs." seasonal affective disorder • winter blues • snowshoeing • winter hiking • skiing
Dealing With Double Depression Double depression is dysthymia plus major depression. One sign of this depression is hopelessness - and here are some treatment options for this type of depression. dealing with double depression • extreme feelings of hopelessness • dysthymia • antidepressants • seasonal affective disorder
Health Tips Series - Part 2 Health tips to get you ready for the cooler seasons. health • tips • natural • holistic • therapy
How to Lighten the Winter Blues A change in seasons from summer to fall can also bring changes in mood and energy levels along with it. Many people experience these "winter blues." winter blues • sad • seasonal affective disorder • carb cravings • food cravings
Overview of SAD Winter Depression Wintertime can bring on seasonal affective disorder, SAD, which is a depression that comes along with shorter days and lack of sunlight. seasonal affective disorder • sad • winter depression • light therapy • antidepressant medication
Recognizing, and Fighting, Depression It's not unusual for people to feel depressed during winter. The short daytimes, plus days indoors, make many sad. But what happens when spring doesn't bring relief? seasonal affective disorder • depression in seniors • depression and retirement • geriatric psychiatry • mental stresses and chronic illness
Research leading to help for SAD sufferers SAD symptoms are similar to those experienced with other types of depression. Here are some self-help methods to speed your healing and prevent relapse. sad • seasonal affective disorder • depression • phototherapy • exercise
Shake the Winter Blahs If you’re like the 25 million people who fall victim to the <I>winter blahs,</I> there are things you can do to brighten your mood... seasonal • affective • disorder • sad • winter
Ten Health Tips For Winter In winter, comfort food and TV seem much better than diet and exercise. Follow our tips to stay healthy, reduce the symptoms of influenza & colds and avoid depression. winter health tips • colds and flu • cures for colds • diets • keeping healthy
What is Spring Fever? Spring Fever is a physiological and psychological shift in the body's response to changing seasons. spring fever • brain chemistry • seasonal biology • seasonal affective disorders • sad
Winter Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that can affect individuals living in winter climates. seasonal affective disorder • sad • depression • at-home mothers • sahm
Living with the Season Here are some tips for coping with the busy holiday season. living simply • simple living • voluntary simplicity • seasons of the year • harmony
Post-Holiday Blues Life after the Holidays doesn't have to include Post Holiday Blues. Here are some tips to help you thru the dog days of January. suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabled • handicapped • disability
Beating the Winter Blues
Are you less inclined to workout during the winter? Feeling the winter blahs? Put down those left over Christmas cookies and find out what fun winter activities can be and how they can affect you physically and emotionally. winter workout • sad • winter blues • sledding • skating
Causes of Depression Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression. causes of depression • defeated feelings • symptoms of depression • treatments for depression • common cold of psychiatry
Depression Types There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness. depression • depressive illness • unipolar depression • major depressive disorder • bipolar depression
How to Stay Healthy at Christmas It's easier than you think to stay healthy at Christmas. Here are 10 tips for reducing holiday stress and staying physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. reducing holiday stress • stay healthy at christmas • healthy holiday eating • less christmas stress • emotionally healthy christmas
Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression Light therapy is effective in treating non-seasonal unipolar depression, and may provide benefits for those with bipolar or postpartum depression as well. light therapy depression • light therapy unipolar depression • light therapy bipolar depression • light therapy postpartum depression • light therapy antepartum depression
O why should I have spring fever? If anything, spring fever is more challenging for me than the winter blahs. Longer days seem to trigger hormonal changes. Suddenly, I feel like a caged lion! sprintime • vernal equinox • it might as well be spring • oscar hammerstein • elizabeth murray
Relieving Fatigue Mondays, rainy days, and staying up to late are simple reasons for lacking energy. But fatigue may be a sign of other needs or conditions that should be addressed. how to increase energy • why am i so tired • increase energy • fatigue symptoms • lack of energy
September sunlight's precious power Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). september • sunlight • photosynthesis • rhythm • circadian
Introverts, Extroverts' Response to Surroundings Not only does light affect mood, but introverts and extroverts react differently to brightness, sound, and odors. Here's how personality traits and surroundings interact. introverts and extroverts • personality traits • sensory stimulation • light therapy • types of personalities
Good Vacations in Poor Weather Nothing can mess up a family outdoor vacation faster than a stretch of rain. Planning can turn this misfortune into days of memorable highlights. rain on vacation • plan before • shops and markets • local products and heritage • lingering meal in outstanding restaurant
How Colors Affect Emotional & Physical Health Research shows that colors affect your emotional and physical health. A color intuitive shares how red, blue, and green affects your brain and body in different ways. colors affect emotions • effects of red • physical health • brain and body • chromatherapy
Light Therapy for ADHD Several studies of adults with ADHD have found that for some, light therapy generates a significant reduction in symptoms. light therapy adhd • light therapy attention deficit hyperactivity diso • light therapy attention deficit disorder • light therapy add • adhd treatment
Light Therapy for PMS and PMDD Some women who suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome or the more severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder may benefit from light therapy. light therapy pms • light therapy premenstrual syndrome • light therapy premenstrual tension • light therapy pmdd • light therapy premenstrual dysmorphic disorder |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|