Seasonal Affective Disorder
Lucas C TB7
What is it?
SAD is when a person becomes depressed at a certain time of year.
Signs or Symptoms
Signs
Changes in mood/Low energy/Changes in eating
Symptoms
Lack of enjoyment/Difficulty concentrating
How does it affect someone?
Some teachers will think the person with SAD is slaking off.
Other names or forms?
The only other name is SAD.
How is it diagnosed?
A person has to take a test and see if they have tiredness, fatigue and low energy.
How is it treated.
You can
Take medication/Take therapy/Increase Light Exposure
Interesting note or fact.
In rare cases, SAD has a reverse seasonal pattern, with depression occurring only during the summer months.