Question

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during midwinter. what kind of depression does alexis have?

Answer 1

Alexis has seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This kind of depression is a mood disorder that the patient experiences one time at the year in a repetitive fashion. There are summer and winter depression, Alexis likely experience the later which usually starts in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer.