Sarah finds herself suffering from depression for about two months almost every winter. Julie may receive a diagnosis of

A) chronic depression.
B) bipolar II.
C) seasonal affective disorder.
D) dysthymia.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a certain time of year, usually in winter, related to changes in light exposure.

Chronic Depression

A persistent state of depression lasting for an extended period, often characterized by low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Bipolar II

A bipolar disorder characterized by patterns of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I.