A client tells the nurse they feel depressed during the winter. Which type of depression should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in the fall and winter months, due to reduced daylight and changes in the body's circadian rhythm. Baby blues refers to a temporary mood fluctuation after giving birth, bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania and depression not specific to a particular season, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that do not necessarily have a seasonal pattern.

A Client Tells the Nurse They Feel Depressed During the Winter