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Seasonal Affective Disorder. By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain time of year usually during Winter. Causes of this Disorder. Genes Amount of light Hormones
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Seasonal Affective Disorder By EronTalamantes Valerie Rodriguez
Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain time of year usually during Winter.
Causes of this Disorder Genes Amount of light Hormones Body Temperature
Symptoms of the disorder Late autumn and winter nights Increased appetite Less energy and ability to concentrate Unhappiness and irritability
How the disorder is diagnosed With a thorough evaluation which includes: Detailed questions Physical exam Medical test
Cures Antidepressant medications Therapy Long walks during daylight Active socially Bright lamp
Organic or Functional ? Organic because deals with our brain and we aren’t able to change our way of thinking
Source ! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002499/