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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Complications

Seasonal Affective Disorder Complications

Complications of seasonal affective disorder include:

Substance abuse
Alcohol abuse
Worsening depression
Suicide

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Adjustment disorder
Anxiety disorder
Bipolar disorder
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Last Updated: Jul 30, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Seasonal Affective Disorder References:

Magnusson A, Boivin D. Seasonal affective disorder: an overview. Chronobiol Int. 2003 Mar;20(2):189-207.
Michalak EE, Tam EM, Manjunath CV, Levitt AJ, Levitan RD, Lam RW. Quality of life in patients with seasonal affective disorder: summer vs winter scores. Can J Psychiatry. 2005 Apr;50(5):292-5.
Rohan KJ, Lindsey KT, Roecklein KA, Lacy TJ. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, light therapy, and their combination in treating seasonal affective disorder. J Affect Disord. 2004 Jun;80(2-3):273-83.