Question

Rose, an elderly woman, suffers from depression. An evaluation at a sleep clinic finds that Rose has an increased need for sleep during the winter months, but not in the summer months. What would the diagnosis be?

Answer 1

Answer:

Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern

Explanation:

Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern which was formerly known as seasonal affective disorder happens when a person or individual experiences recurrent episodes of depression which often occured in late fall and winter which alternate with the person periods of normal mood and this often occur in women than men and It has a pattern of depressive episodes that occurs in line with seasonal changes. Although winter-type seasonal pattern is most common than Summer-type seasonal pattern.

Therefore Rose diagnosed will be Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern