Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 988 of 2368
The nurse is told that symptoms of a client's depression occur every fall and winter and improve in spring. Which type of depression does this describe?
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
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Correct answer: Seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder occurs during the fall and winter, when there is less sunlight, and improves with spring.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Depression. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026