Seasonal Affective
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
A brief description of SAD, followed by links to overviews, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Outside In
Information about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and other body clock related conditions. jetlag, sundowning, a jetlag calculator, symptoms checklist, research. Light therapy devices and other helpful light products. Link to Bio-Brite for US visitors.
Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms
Not-for-profit international organization founded in 1988, dedicated to fostering research, professional development and clinical applications in the fields of light therapy and biological rhythms.
Sunnex Lo-Lite: Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Describes the symptoms of SAD, explains why they respond to light therapy and the benefits of using Sunnex LoLITE lamps to avoid the risk of retinal damage from bright light.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Association
Support organisation in the UK. Information and membership details.
SAD Study
Focused on the diagnosis, symptomatology,epidemiology, and light therapy of SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of seasonal depression, jet lag and related mood and sleep problems.
SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder
Newsletter about seasonal affective disorder for mental health professionals and SAD sufferers.
SAD Info - Light Therapy Products
FAQ and products for Seasonal Affective Disorder. Answers about light therapy. Links to products for SAD including light boxes, dawn simulators, light visor, winter blues book and full spectrum neodymium light bulbs for a better quality of light.
When the Dark Days of Winter Approach
Dr Norman Rosenthal, who pioneered the study of SAD. Biography, list of publications, forthcoming speaking engagements and links.
Seasonal Depression and Light Therapy
Article from the UK's National Institute for Medical Research.
University of British Colombia Mood Disorders Centre
Information, articles and links.
SAD and Depression
Definition and treatment of seasonal affective disorder; links to other sites about SAD.
SAD evaluations and treatment information
Information and free on-line and downloadable self-assessment instruments.
Brighten Your Life
An online book by a psychiatrist about bright light therapy for depression and sleep.
SAD, the Discontent of Our Winter
An article and links devoted to the cause and treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Light Therapy News
Updates from the field of light therapy and news of clinical trials of light therapy for depression, PMS, sundown syndrome and more.