Diagnosis

Take the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Quiz

Do you ever feel down or depressed when the seasons change? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition causes times of depression during certain seasons. But the rest of the year, you may be in a good mood. This most often happens in the colder, darker months. This quiz can help you learn more about this problem and what you can do about it.

1. People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) feel depressed only during the winter.


2. People assigned female at birth are more likely to develop SAD than others.


3. SAD can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are like those of other illnesses.


4. The hormone estrogen may play a role in SAD.


5. SAD is more common in northern parts of the world.


6. One symptom of summer SAD is weight loss.


7. A good way to feel better when you have winter SAD is to get outdoors every day.


8. SAD treatment often starts with light therapy.


Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Novick, Tara, BSN, MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Trevino, Heather, BSN, RNC

Date Last Reviewed: 11/01/2024

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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