American Academy of Family Physicians

Physicians outline plan for treating seasonal affective disorder

Published in Mental Health Business Week, January 21st, 2006

As many as 20% of Americans may suffer from mild Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, with a range of conditions that involve feelings of depression, sad mood, and lack of energy during the winter months and the holiday season.

While it's not uncommon to get a case of the blahs when the days are short and nights are long, for some people the symptoms are severe enough and long- lasting to be considered a psychiatric disorder, said Greg Korgeski, assistant professor of psychology at Argosy University/Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota.

"People can experience shifts in their moods...

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Source: Mental Health Business Week (2006-01-21)

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