Open AccessSeasonality of symptoms in women with late luteal phase dysphoric disorder
Author(s) -
Maskall Dd,
Raymond W. Lam,
Shaila Misri,
D Carter,
Kuan Aj,
Yatham Ln,
Zis Ap
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
the american journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.477
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1535-7228
pISSN - 0002-953X
DOI - 10.1176/ajp.154.10.1436
Subject(s) - seasonality , premenstrual dysphoric disorder , mood , medicine , light therapy , psychiatry , psychology , pediatrics , menstrual cycle , ecology , hormone , biology
Both late luteal phase dysphoric disorder (LLPDD) and seasonal affective disorder are cyclical disorders often manifested by "atypical" depressive features. The goal of this study was to determine whether patients with LLPDD demonstrate substantial seasonal variation in symptoms.