Major Depressive Disorder - Seasonal Specifier

Major depression requires a two months or greater remission between episodes, otherwise it'll be categorized under persistent depressive disorder. Seasonal specifier applies to people who develop major depressive depressive disorders as as a result of the seasons. Post partum onset may be more common after the first child. Younger people are also at a higher risk for winter depressive episodes. Cross culturaly, mental health issues are not seen as something that should be looked upon favorably by primary care doctors in many cultures.