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Descriptor English:
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Trastorno Afectivo Estacional
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Transtorno Afetivo Sazonal
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Synonyms English:
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Seasonal Mood Disorder
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Tree Number:
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F03.600.300.775
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Definition English:
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A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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"seasonal" refers usually to winter; DF: SAD
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History Note English:
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92
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Record Number:
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29823
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Unique Identifier:
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D016574
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Occurrence in VHL:
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