SAD
Woman are how many times more likely to suffer from SAD?
4xs more likely
What seasons does SAD most often occur in?
List 2 risk factors for developing SAD
History of depression
Female
Individual biology
brain chemistry
environment
List 4 types of treatment used to combat SAD
SAD is ______ that occurs only during a specific time of the year. Like with seasonal changes.
Depression
________ is the distance from the earth's equator and impacts how likely SAD occurs.
latitude
What environmental factor do scientists think cause the onset of SAD?
Lack of sunlight
List 2 symptoms of SAD
lack of socializing, low energy. difficulty concentrating
How far way do you sit from a light when taking part in phototherapy?
24 inches (2 feet)
What are 3 examples of SSRIs?
Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Paxil
The state of ________ has the highest occurrence of SAD with ____ percent of the population being formally diagnosed.
Alaska, 9%
Which brain chemical is impacted during decreased daylight hours and how does that impact mood?
Melatonin is impacted. The brain makes more melatonin when daylight hours decrease which signals your body to sleep. Too much melatonin causes feelings of depression.
What types of foods does someone crave when they are experiencing SAD?
Starchy carbohydrates and sugary treats
What does the S in SSRI stand for?
Serotonin
How does Phototherapy help?
Phototherapy is thought to affect brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep, easing SAD symptoms.
Vitamin D
Which brain chemical is impacted during increased daylight hours and how does that impact mood?
Serotonin is impacted. The brain makes more serotonin when daylight hours increase which signals your body to wake up. An increase in serotonin causes you to feel happy.
List 2 symptoms of SUMMER SAD
Talk therapy is important because it helps you develop _______ strategies to deal with stress and anxiety. What type of strategies do you develop in psychotherapy sessions?
Coping
When and for how long should you use phototherapy?
In the morning for 30 min to 2 hrs.
Brain chemicals like serotonin and melatonin are called _______. They send communication signals between nerves.
neurotransmitters
What is the name of the biological clock that controls your sleep wake cycle AND which gland in your brain does it impact?
The circadian rhythm is your biological clock and sends signals to your pineal gland in the brain
For how many years in a row do you need to experience symptoms in order to be diagnosed with SAD?
At least 2 years.
Light therapy emits how many LUX of light to help combat the symptoms of SAD?
10,000 Lux of light
Why do people that live at higher latitudes, like MN, more likely to have lower Vit D levels?
Due to decreased UVB radiation reaching the earth's surface, especially during the winter months