Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II WisdomCard™

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  1. About.com: What are the Differences Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders? bipolar.about.com - What are the Differences Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders?
  2. HealthyPlace: What are the Differences Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders? healthyplace.com - What are the Differences Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders?
  3. Medscape Today: How Alike, How Different Are Bipolar I and II? medscape.com - How Alike, How Different Are Bipolar I and II?
  4. Legal Profession Assistance Conference: Types of Bipolar Disorders lpac.ca - Types of Bipolar Disorders
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Research Notes on Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II


There are several notable differences between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders.1 A primary distinction is the absence of manic episodes with bipolar II.1 Only a lesser form of mania, known as hypomania, is present in bipolar II.1 While psychotic symptoms are sometimes noted with bipolar I disorder, their presence rules out bipolar II disorder.1

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  • Mixed states (manic and depressive symptoms occurring simultaneously) is a feature of bipolar I disorder only.2
  • Bipolar I is more fully understood than bipolar II.3
  • While symptoms can differ between the two disorders, their impact on the individual can be equally severe.3
  • The key to successful treatment is early diagnosis and intervention, according to psychiatrists.

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 About.com: What are the Differences Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders?
  2. ↑ HealthyPlace: What are the Differences Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders?
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Medscape Today: How Alike, How Different Are Bipolar I and II?

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