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TeensHealth - Seasonal Affective Disorder

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http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/sad.html#  

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The Nemours Foundation

Description

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect adults, teens, and children, especially during the fall and winter months. It's estimated that about 6 in every 100 people (6%) experience SAD. Read more to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this kind of seasonal depression.

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