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Seasonal Affective Disorder By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez

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Page 1: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Eron TalamantesValerie Rodriguez

Page 2: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain time of year usually during Winter.

Page 3: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Causes of this Disorder•Genes •Amount of light •Hormones•Body Temperature

Page 4: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Symptoms of the disorder •Late autumn and winter nights•Increased appetite•Less energy and ability to concentrate •Unhappiness and irritability

Page 5: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

How the disorder is diagnosed

With a thorough evaluation which includes:•Detailed questions •Physical exam•Medical test

Page 6: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Cures•Antidepressant medications•Therapy•Long walks during daylight•Active socially •Bright lamp

Page 7: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Organic or Functional ?Organic because deals with our brain and we aren’t able to change our way of thinking

Page 8: By Eron Talamantes Valerie Rodriguez. Definition Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is episodes of depression that occur at certain

Source !•http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002499/