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Conditions›Pregnancy complications›Clinical depression›Seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder)
Seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder)
A type of depression related to changes in the seasons. SAD begins and ends at approximately the same times every year.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Head
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