Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD

100

Woman are how many times more likely to suffer from SAD?

4xs more likely

200

________ is the distance from the earth's equator and impacts how likely SAD occurs. 

latitude

300

The state of ________ has the highest occurrence of SAD with ____ percent of the population being formally diagnosed. 

Alaska, 9%

400

Lack of sunlight farther from the equator decreases your absorption of what which is important to mood and decreasing inflammation? (NOT SUNLIGHT)

Vitamin D

500

Brain chemicals like serotonin and melatonin are called _______. They send communication signals between nerves. 

neurotransmitters

The Science

100

What seasons does SAD most often occur in?

Late fall and winter

200

What environmental factor do scientists think cause the onset of SAD?

Lack of sunlight

300

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.

400

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. 

500

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

Impacts/Symptoms

100

List 2 risk factors for developing SAD

History of depression

Female 

Individual biology

brain chemistry

environment

200

List 2 symptoms of SAD

change in mood, lack of enjoyment, changes in sleep, changes in eating habits

lack of socializing, low energy. difficulty concentrating

300

What types of foods does someone crave when they are experiencing SAD?

Starchy carbohydrates and sugary treats

400

List 2 symptoms of SUMMER SAD

• Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
• Poor appetite, leading to weight loss
• Restlessness and agitation
• Anxiety
• Episodes of violent behavior

500

For how many years in a row do you need to experience symptoms in order to be diagnosed with SAD?

At least 2 years. 

Treatment

100

List 4 types of treatment used to combat SAD

Increased exposure to light (going outside), phototherapy (light therapy) medication, and talk therapy

200

How far way do you sit from a light when taking part in phototherapy?

24 inches (2 feet)

300

What does the S in SSRI stand for? 

Serotonin

400

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

500

Light therapy emits how many LUX of light to help combat the symptoms of SAD?

10,000 Lux of light

Margot

100

Because Margot lived on Venus, this chemical in the brain had most likely INCREASED. 

Melatonin 

200

Because Margot lived on Venus, this chemical in the brain most likely DECREASED.

Serotonin 

300

Which scene from the story ASIAD BEST SHOWS that Margot had a lack of enjoyment?

She would not sing songs with them, when they tagged her and ran she would not chase after them. She would play no games with the other children. 

400

Which scene from ASIAD BEST SHOWS that Margot had a change in mood and got upset easily?

Once in the shower, she screamed that the water must not touch her. She refused to shower and was very upset. 

500

Which line/description from ASIAD BEST SHOWS that Margot was depressed and hopeless?

And the rain had washed out the red from her lips, the blue from her eyes and the yellow from her hair. She was an old photograph dusted and whitened away and if she spoke at all her voice would be a ghost.