The rhythms of the seasons underlie the depression known as __________ disorder.

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is related to the change in seasons, specifically the decrease in daylight hours during the fall and winter months. This disorder is characterized by symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy, and increased need for sleep, and typically resolves during the spring and summer months. Cyclothymic and bipolar disorders are characterized by fluctuations in mood that are not linked to seasonal changes, while dysthymic disorder is a chronic low mood that persists for at least two years.

The Rhythms of the Seasons Underlie the Depression Known as __________