seasonal affective disorder
nounDefinition of seasonal affective disorder
: depression that tends to recur chiefly during the late fall and winter and is associated with shorter hours of daylight
—abbreviation SAD
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Some people also deal with a condition known as summer-onset seasonal affective disorder (commonly referred to as reverse SAD or summer SAD), a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern specific to the spring and summer. — Anna Borges, SELF, "7 Tips for Anyone Who Gets Depressed in the Summer," 21 June 2019 Learning more about these adaptations could help scientists better understand and possibly treat seasonal affective disorders, or even design drugs to help astronauts headed to Mars adjust their circadian rhythms to a longer night. — Megan Molteni, WIRED, "Wildebeest! Okapi! Giraffe! Ibex! Come Peruse Their Genomes," 20 June 2019 This finding could help researchers unravel disorders that involve disrupted biological clocks, such as insomnia, seasonal affective disorder, and perhaps even depression. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "How reindeer evolved to survive freezing Arctic winters," 20 June 2019 There are several different forms of depression (like dysthymia, postpartum depression, or seasonal affective disorder), but major depressive disorder is typically the form that most people are familiar with. — D. Elizabeth, SELF, "This Is Why Michelle Williams Checked Into Treatment for Her Mental Health This Summer," 24 Oct. 2018 The Elder Statesman makes the softest cashmere sweaters in all sorts of colors to beat seasonal affective disorder. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "19 Vogue Editors Share Their Ideal Holiday Travel Outfit," 15 Nov. 2018 Performers call the New York Public Library home for this particular installment of the regular comedy series, promising a cure for seasonal affective disorder. — Kasia Pilat, New York Times, "Comedy in NYC This Week," 8 Feb. 2018 Yes, there is such a thing as seasonal affective disorder (sometimes referred to as seasonal depression), which is a type of depression that typically peaks in the winter months and subsides in the spring and summer. — Beth Mccoll, SELF, "A Shout Out to Anyone Who Deals With Depression in the Summer," 6 July 2018 Last winter, Golden learned that there was a reason for her summertime sadness: Her therapist told her she likely had seasonal affective disorder (SAD). — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Seasonal Depression Doesn't Just Happen in the Winter. Here's What to Know About Summertime Sadness," 5 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seasonal affective disorder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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seasonal affective disorder
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of seasonal affective disorder
medical
: an illness that makes people feel sad and tired during the winter because there is less light during the day
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seasonal affective disorder
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Medical Definition of seasonal affective disorder
: depression that tends to recur each year chiefly during the late fall and winter and is associated with shorter hours of daylight
—abbreviation SAD