Cp. Szabo et Mjt. Blanche, SEASONAL-VARIATION IN MOOD DISORDER PRESENTATION - FURTHER EVIDENCE OF THIS PHENOMENON IN A SOUTH-AFRICAN SAMPLE, Journal of affective disorders, 33(4), 1995, pp. 209-214
An earlier preliminary study conducted at Baragwanath Hospital in Sowe
to, South Africa, showed a statistically significant seasonal pattern
for mood disorder presentation. These findings provided the basis for
further exploration of the phenomenon. The present study replicates th
e earlier one in an attempt to establish the pervasiveness of the note
d impact of season on mood disorder presentation.