Seasonal Affective Disorder

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects mood
gptkbp:associated_with geographic location
lack of sunlight
gptkbp:can_be_worsened_by stress
lack of social support
poor diet
lack of exercise
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:Biology
environmental factors
genetic factors
psychological factors
gptkbp:can_lead_to substance abuse
anxiety disorders
major depressive episodes
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:DSM-5
mental health professional
gptkbp:first_described_by in the 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Seasonal Affective Disorder
gptkbp:is_common_in winter months
gptkbp:is_targeted_at seasonal changes
gptkbp:known_as SAD
gptkbp:prevalence higher in women
affects 1-10% of the population
gptkbp:prevention healthy diet may help
light exposure may help
regular exercise may help
social support may help
gptkbp:public_awareness early intervention is beneficial
education can reduce stigma
increasing awareness is important
gptkbp:related_to circadian rhythms
melatonin levels
serotonin levels
gptkbp:research_focus long-term effects
prevention strategies
treatment methods
biological mechanisms
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:depression
fatigue
sleep disturbances
changes in appetite
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:psychotherapy
light therapy
antidepressants can be effective
cognitive behavioral therapy is effective
light therapy is effective
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Fifth_Season_(Fall)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6