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14 Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Tests

2	Medical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

4	Herbs and Supplements

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Light therapy, in which the person experiencing SAD is exposed to high-intensity light, is often used?usually for one to two hours per day. Sometimes, briefer periods of exposure to higher-intensity light can be used. The exposure to light may be facilitated through the use...[read article]

Treatment News for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD
THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- As daylight hours dwindle, people with seasonal affective dis...

Tests for Seasonal Affective Disorder

1. Depression Screening The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a series of questions developed to measure the intensity, severity, and depth of depression in patients with psychiatric diag... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Psychologic Evaluation and Testing Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. More
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Medical Procedures for Seasonal Affective Disorder

1. Phototherapy Light therapy, or phototherapy, is the administration of doses of bright light in order to treat a variety of sleep and mood disorders. It is most commonly used to ... More
2. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
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Prescribed Medications for Seasonal Affective Disorder

1. fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) Close FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression... More
2. sertraline(Zoloft ) SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ... More
3. paroxetine(Paxil , others...) Close PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic... More
4. buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
5. venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Seasonal Affective Disorder What's this?

1. st john's wort Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions. The most common modern-day us... More Efficacy Grade C
2. vitamin D Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of ... More Efficacy Grade C
3. melatonin Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness a... More
4. ginkgo Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Ginkgo is used for the treatment of ... More
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