{"id":7299,"date":"2019-08-13T11:16:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=7299"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:03:35","slug":"seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Affective Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Seasonal affective disorder treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can. The doctor will want to schedule a physical exam, and a thorough psychological evaluation, if you’re experiencing symptoms or signs of seasonal affective disorder.<\/p>\n

The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder are very similar to other forms of depression and mental illness. Because of this, the healthcare provider may refer you to a mental health professional who specializes in identifying these types of conditions.<\/p>\n

Once you receive a diagnosis for seasonal affective disorder, the healthcare professional will be able to suggest appropriate seasonal affective disorder treatments for you.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications for seasonal affective disorder online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription for seasonal affective disorder, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?","accordion_intro":"

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of the mood disorders; major depressive disorder (MDD), as well as both bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. In most cases, it starts in the fall when the days begin to shorten, and it lasts through the winter until the spring.<\/p>\n

The exact causes of seasonal affective disorder are not understood at this time. There are some theories, but nothing that has been proven conclusively.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?","accordion_intro":"

Seasonal affective disorder causes symptoms similar to depression and bipolar types I and II. This means that one of the only telltale signs of seasonal affective disorder is that symptoms typically disappear during certain times of year.<\/p>\n

While this normally means seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during the fall and winter, and then disappear in the spring and summer, it can be reversed. This is less common, but does occur.<\/p>\n

When signs of seasonal affective disorder appear in the fall and winter, it’s often called “winter depression”. If these seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear in the spring and summer, it’s often called “summer depression”.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

The symptoms of major depression in people with SAD are the same as those with nonseasonal MDD.<\/p>\n

The most common symptoms and signs of seasonal affective disorder that help identify the condition include:<\/p>\n