BMC Psychiatry June 2021 PMID 34187417

Seasonal sensitivity and psychiatric morbidity: study about seasonal affective disorder.

Aníbal Fonte, Bruno Coutinho

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The discussions revolve around biological factors influencing mood and circadian rhythms, with references to genetic mutations and neurotransmitter receptors, exemplified by phrases like 'missense mutation on g-coupled receptor' and interest in retinal functions. The tone is technical and exploratory, reflecting curiosity but lacking thorough engagement or consensus about the article's implications.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study examines the link between seasonal changes in mood and psychiatric issues, focusing on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which typically worsens in fall/winter and improves in spring/summer.
  • It involved 324 students who were assessed using questionnaires, revealing that 127 had SAD, 290 had subsyndromal SAD (sSAD), and 583 had no significant symptoms, with a higher rate of psychiatric problems found among those with SAD and sSAD.
  • The findings show a significant connection between seasonal mood disorders and psychiatric morbidity, highlighting the importance of screening tools like SPAQ for identifying these conditions for better mental health support.]

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@0xPajke brother https://t.co/rK19AXZO3h (updated generalizations on the phenotype) https://t.co/StyuJtqrdd (missense mutation on g-coupled receptor found in the retina related to circ. ryhtms) Usually I would like to neurotransmitter receptor density or something so going to the eye

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garrette
@garrette0x · X

@0xPajke brother https://t.co/rK19AXZO3h (updated generalizations on the phenotype) https://t.co/StyuJtqrdd (missense mutation on g-coupled receptor found in the retina related to circ. ryhtms) Usually I would like to neurotransmitter receptor density or something so going to the eye

Jan 19, 2024 · 4,810 followers View post →