A patient was diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). During which month would this patient's symptoms be most acute?
a. January
b. April
c. June
d. September
ANS: A
The days are short in January, so the patient would have the least exposure to sunlight. Seasonal affective disorder is associated with disturbances in circadian rhythm. Days are longer in spring, summer, and fall.
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