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Unipolar depression versus bipolar disorder; an overview

Author/s
Gursharan Kashyap, Lucy Pauli
Citation
Issue 3 Summer 2013
CEPiP.2013;1:49-53
Abstract

The case is made for the importance of diagnosing unipolar depression and bipolar disorder as two separate conditions. Differences in the natural history and course of the disorders, their symptomatology and response to treatment are described. The correct diagnosis and treatment of these conditions is of great importance in determining outcome.

Keywords: mania, bipolar illness, unipolar depression