Tag Archive: SAD

Winter Blues, Part 3: How friendship and self-esteem affect SAD

The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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FA046 – Anatomy of The Winter Blues

Doctors Brian, Giuseppe, and Richard talk about the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to overcome seasonal depression.
And no, Family Anatomy was not voted “the #1 family website of reference,” but we’re currently the #1 Kids & Family podcast at Podcast Alley. Thanks for the votes!
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Fluctuations in serotonin transport may explain winter blues

Dr. Jeffrey Meyer and colleagues at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have discovered greater levels of serotonin transporter in the brain in the winter rather than in the summer. This article published in E- Science News on September 8, 2008 gives a scientific explanation for why some healthy people experience low mood and energy [...]

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