Directory of Seasonal Affective Resources

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Seasonal Affective Disorder describes depression that varies with the amount of sunlight. With less sunlight, one may get depressed. To have SAD, this would occur every year, and the depression would be more than "winter blues." During periods of greater sunlight, a degree of mania may occur, but that is not a prerequisite for this illness. In rare cases, the symptoms are reversed, with depression occurring during periods of increased sunlight.

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• American Family Physician: Seasonal Affective Disorders

  http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0315/p1340.html
  An in depth, clinical discussion of this disorder.

• Anyone Got a Light?

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/culture/2003/12/sad/index.shtml
  Discusses phototherapy as a replacement for diminished light. (BBC)

• Ayurveda Regime for Winter Depression

  http://www.ayurhelp.com/articles/ayurveda-regimen-winter-depression
  Details treatment recommended by ayurvedic medicine physicians.

• Brighten Your Life

  http://www.brightenyourlife.info/
  An online book by a psychiatrist about bright light therapy for depression and sleep.

• Center for Environmental Therapeutics

  http://www.cet.org/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to education and research on treatments for SAD, nonseasonal depression and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Includes FAQ and self-assessment tool.

• Clinical Trials: Seasonal Affective Disorder

  http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=Seasonal+Affective+Disorder
  Solicits volunteers for current NIMH studies.

• Here to Help: Seasonal Affective Disorder

  http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/factsheets/sad
  Fact sheet includes suggested treatments, and advice on buying a lightbox.

• Mayo Clinic: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/basics/definition/con-20021047
  Describes symptoms, screening and treatment options.

• Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes

  http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes?z=1668_00000_0000_f1_04
  Discusses negative ions as an alternative therapy to depression.

• Overcoming SAD

  http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53722
  An interview with researcher Norman Rosenthal, MD.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder Association

  http://www.sada.org.uk/
  An international support organization based in the United Kingdom. Provides information and membership details.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder: Let the Sun Shine In When its Dark Outside

  http://www.salon.com/2000/01/03/sad/
  A Salon.com article by a physician.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder: Winter Depression

  http://ncpamd.com/seasonal/
  Discusses the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Covers related mood and sleep problems.

• Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms

  http://www.sltbr.org/
  An international organization promoting research, professional development and clinical applications, with details of meetings and membership.

• WebMD.com : Talk Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder?

  http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20051030/talk-therapy-for-seasonal-affective-disorder?z=1728_00000_1000_tn_10
  Discusses research study of cognitive behavioral therapy's effect on this disorder.

• What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

  http://www.normanrosenthal.com/seasonal-affective-disorder/
  Pioneering research psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal presents an article on SAD.

• Yahoo Groups: S-A-D

  https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/S-A-D/info
  Message board for sufferers.

 

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