Roecklein Kathryn A, Rohan Kelly J
Ms. Roecklein and Dr. Rohan are from the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jan;2(1):20-6.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), characterized by fall/winter major depression with spring/summer remission, is a prevalent mental health problem. SAD etiology is not certain, but available models focus on neurotransmitters, hormones, circadian rhythm dysregulation, genetic polymorphisms, and psychological factors. Light therapy is established as the best available treatment for SAD. Alternative and/or supplementary approaches involving medications, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and exercise are currently being developed and evaluated. Given the complexity of the disorder, interdisciplinary research stands to make a significant contribution to advancing our understanding of SAD conceptualization and treatment.
季节性情感障碍(SAD)的特征是秋冬季节出现重度抑郁,春夏季节症状缓解,是一种普遍存在的心理健康问题。SAD的病因尚不确定,但现有的模型聚焦于神经递质、激素、昼夜节律失调、基因多态性和心理因素。光疗法已被确立为SAD的最佳可用治疗方法。目前正在开发和评估涉及药物治疗、认知行为疗法和运动的替代和/或补充方法。鉴于该疾病的复杂性,跨学科研究有望为增进我们对SAD概念化和治疗的理解做出重大贡献。