据心理医生报告,季节性性情感障碍病例增加,影响到人口的2-3%。 Psychotherapist reports increase in Seasonal Affective Disorder cases, affecting 2-3% of the population.

一名Nanaimo心理治疗师观察到,有季节性情感障碍或季节性抑郁症症状(SAD)或季节性抑郁症(SAD)的病人增多,影响约2-3%的人口和10%的抑郁症病例。 A Nanaimo psychotherapist has observed a rise in clients with symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, affecting about 2-3% of the population and 10% of depression cases. 症状包括对活动失去兴趣、感到悲伤或焦虑、集中麻烦和增加碳水化合物渴望。 Symptoms include losing interest in activities, feeling sad or anxious, trouble concentrating, and increased carbohydrate cravings. 治疗选择包括药物、锻炼、饮食改变、睡眠管理和轻度治疗,尽管由于潜在的副作用,在建议轻度治疗之前先咨询医生。 Treatment options include medication, exercise, diet changes, sleep management, and light therapy, though consulting a doctor before light therapy is advised due to potential side effects. 不列颠哥伦比亚省精神病治疗师可以在不转诊的情况下就诊,许多保健计划覆盖这些服务。 Psychotherapists in British Columbia can be visited without a referral, and many health plans cover these services.