Seasonal Affective Disorder Practice and Research |
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Editor:
| Partonen, Timo Magnusson, Andres |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-263225-8 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2001 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $191.95 |
Book Description:
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Seasonal affective disorder(SAD), or winter depression, is a mood disorder related to the change in the seasons and a lack of exposure to daylight. This book presents an evidence-based review of our understanding of SAD, focusing on its clinical presentation, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment, as well as research into causes. This is an interesting and controversial aspect of depression and the book presents a comprehensive review of the topic with contributions from an...
More DescriptionSeasonal affective disorder(SAD), or winter depression, is a mood disorder related to the change in the seasons and a lack of exposure to daylight. This book presents an evidence-based review of our understanding of SAD, focusing on its clinical presentation, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment, as well as research into causes. This is an interesting and controversial aspect of depression and the book presents a comprehensive review of the topic with contributions from an international team of experts.