Evaluation:
Published: 14.08.2019.
Language: English
Level: College/University
Literature: 12 units
References: Not used
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 1.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 2.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 3.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 4.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 5.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 6.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 7.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 8.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 9.
  • Presentations 'Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression', 10.
Extract

Causes of SAD:
Less sunlight less serotonin (chemical nerve produce that effects mood)
Season change drops in melatonin levels (hormone that effects sleep)
Some are predisposed to it since childhood

How to treat SAD:
Light therapy or phototherapy
Psychotherapy
Dieting and exercising
Medication

Author's comment
Atlants