title: [Winter depression--more than biology? A search for light in the darkness].
abstract: Winter depression has been much discussed lately in the media as a new diagnostic entity. Research on the topic is anchored in a clear biological framework, with reference to concepts like biological rhythm, serotonergic disturbance and light treatment. The author regards this framework of understanding as too limited, and suggests a need to include psychological and psychodynamic aspects in the theoretical understanding of the disease. A hypothesis is proposed that "winter depression" may conceal other diagnostic entities in individuals with inherent psychological vulnerability. In such cases, psychotherapy would probably be the treatment of choice.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Haakenaasen
mesh_terms: D001689:Biological Psychiatry; D003624:Darkness; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D016574:Seasonal Affective Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Vinterdepresjon--mer enn biologi? Om å finne lys i mørket.