Seasonal Affective Disorder
Internet resources about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Includes information about symptoms, treatment and support.
Buy a Light Box
Light box therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirements that you should look for when buying a light box.
Light box therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirements that you should look for when buying a light box.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you have seasonal affective disorder? If you experience symptoms like depression, fatigue and carbohydrate cravings during the shorter days of winter, but then begin to feel better each year when spring arrives, it's possible that you could have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder.
Do you have seasonal affective disorder? If you experience symptoms like depression, fatigue and carbohydrate cravings during the shorter days of winter, but then begin to feel better each year when spring arrives, it's possible that you could have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder.
Alternatives to Light Therapy for SAD Treatment
While light therapy is considered the best treatment for SAD, alternatives to light therapy--such as antidepressants, dawn simulation and high density negative air ionization--do exist.
While light therapy is considered the best treatment for SAD, alternatives to light therapy--such as antidepressants, dawn simulation and high density negative air ionization--do exist.
Best Treatment for SAD
Despite the many treatments that have been investigated, light therapy remains one of the best treatments for SAD. Learn more about light therapy here.
Despite the many treatments that have been investigated, light therapy remains one of the best treatments for SAD. Learn more about light therapy here.
Brite Lite - Product Review
A review of Apollo's Brite Lite series of lightboxes, in particular the Brite Lite III, for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
A review of Apollo's Brite Lite series of lightboxes, in particular the Brite Lite III, for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Feeling SAD as the Days Grow Shorter?
A comprehensive set of links that will help you prepare for the SAD season.
A comprehensive set of links that will help you prepare for the SAD season.
goLITE - Product Review
A review of Apollo's goLITE lightbox for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
A review of Apollo's goLITE lightbox for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Latest Research on Seasonal Affective Disorder
The latest Seasonal Affective Disorder research from Dr. Michael Terman, head of the Winter Depression Program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and Mr. Jamie Rifkin, Recruitment Coordinator and Clinical Evaluator.
The latest Seasonal Affective Disorder research from Dr. Michael Terman, head of the Winter Depression Program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and Mr. Jamie Rifkin, Recruitment Coordinator and Clinical Evaluator.
Light Box Therapy - Requirements
Light box therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirments that you should look for when buying a light box.
Light box therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirments that you should look for when buying a light box.
Light Therapy for Disorders Other Than SAD
Light therapy has many potential applications beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including non-seasonal depression and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Light therapy has many potential applications beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including non-seasonal depression and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Signs and Symptoms of SAD
What are the most common symptoms of SAD that you might experience during the dark winter months?
What are the most common symptoms of SAD that you might experience during the dark winter months?
Winter 2006-2007 SAD Treatment Update
The latest information about SAD treatment research for the 2006-2007 winter season.
The latest information about SAD treatment research for the 2006-2007 winter season.