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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most often associated with the lack of daylight. Although seasonal affective disorder is most common when light is low, it may occur in the spring, and it is then often called reverse SAD.

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What does SAD stand for?

Seasonal Affective Disorder.


Is effective disorder correct term?

No, you are thinking about an affective disorder, such as a seasonal affective disorder (SAD).


Where online can I find information on seasonal affective disorder?

There are many websites that offer information about Seasonal Affective Disorder. MayoClinic.com and WebMD.com both have information on the disorder also know as SAD.


What is the diseases affecting pineal glands?

Seasonal Affective Disorder


What gland is associated with a menta disorder called seasonal affective disorder?

Pineal Gland


Are you crazy if your depressed in the winter time?

no, probably seasonal affective disorder


How is seasonal affective disorder treated by doctors?

Like other types of mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder may also respond to medication and psychotherapy.


Is seasonal affective disorder a mental illness?

Seasonal affective disorder, while not an official category of mental illness listed by the American Psychiatric Association, is estimated to affect 10 million Americans, most of whom are women.


Is the weather is Spokane bad for seasonal affective disorder?

Weather in Spokane can become bad for people with seasonal affect disorder. It all really depends on the person and how bad they have the disorder.


What is the meaning of seasonal affective disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder is a mood disorder where one may become depressed only during certain seasons. The most common would be becoming depressed during the winter, also called winter depression or winter blues.


What is ICD 9 code for Seasonal affective disorder?

From Blue Cross of Idaho: The following ICD-9 code ranges may be used to describe seasonal affective disorder: 296.2 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode 296.3 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent 311 Depression, NOS 300.4 Neurotic Depression 301.1 Affective Personality Disorder I have seen 301.13 recommended for SAD. That is for "cyclothymic disorder.


What is the medical term meaning depression caused by winter season?

Seasonal affective disorder.