Mood Disorders,Seasonal

《英文msh詞典》Mood Disorders,Seasonal
[入口詞] Mood Disorders,Seasonal
[主題詞] Seasonal Affective Disorder
[英文釋義] A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year,usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety,irritability,decreased energy,increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings),increased duration of sleep,and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY),during the season of recurrence.