Curated OER
The Science of Weather
Students read an article. In this seasons instructional activity, students discuss the seasons and seasonal affective disorder. Students find an article that illustrates other ways that the environment negatively effects humans.
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Sada: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site describes three types of treatment for this disorder. These treatments are light therapy, anti-depressant drugs and psycho therapy.
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Sada: Symptoms of Sad
This site describes the symptoms of SAD, when they usually begin and end, and the typical onset of SAD.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Depression
Briefly describes different types of depression. Contains links for more information.
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Sada: Sad Association
This is the largest surviving support organization to help support and advise sufferers of SAD.
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Alaska Northern Lights: Seasonal Affective Disorder [Pdf]
A great resource for information about SAD. Read about the symptoms, what causes SAD, how it was discovered that light is the key, and the role that melatonin plays in SAD. Also given are some tips for avoiding the "winter blues".
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Mental Help Net: Major Depression and Unipolar Varieties
A concise overview of depression, including symptoms, treatment, and causes. Differentiates among several types of depression and lists those people most likely to suffer from depression in their lifetimes.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This article provides great information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The topics that are covered in this article include: what is seasonal affective disorder, How common is SAD, and is there a treatment for SAD.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. The article includes sections such as: overview, signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Sunnex: The History of Light Therapy
Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.
Read Works
Read Works: Beating the Winter Blues
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the winter blues and how to lift your spirits. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage
This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....
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Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad)
Extensive mental health information dealing with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), covering topics such as symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
WebMD
Web Md: Chromosome 15, Distal Trisomy 15q
A general overview of what Chromosome 15, Distal Trisomy 15q is, along with a list of synonyms for its name.