Depression typically beginning in fall and ending in the spring characterizes:
A) diurnal depression syndrome
B) bipolar disorder
C) dysthymia disorder
D) seasonal affective disorder

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically begins in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer. It is related to changes in the amount of daylight during different seasons. People with SAD experience symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy, increased appetite, and oversleeping during the winter months.

Depression Typically Beginning in Fall and Ending in the Spring