Complete the table below by following the example provided for Cyclothymic Disorder. Include examples and at least two scholarly references as reference notes below the chart.
Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Comparison Chart
Note: “D/O” is an acronym for disorder
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Disorder & Features |
Depressive Episode? |
Manic Episode? |
Hypomanic Episode? |
Duration of Clinically-Significant Symptoms |
Duration of Symptom-Free Intervals |
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Comorbidity (Often Seen With): |
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Cyclothymic Disorder |
No, but episodes only that do not meet full criteria |
No |
No, but episodes only that do not meet full criteria |
2+ yr. in Adults 1+ yr. in Adolescents |
No longer than 2 months |
Psychotic D/O Bipolar D/O Borderline PD Substance-Induced D/O |
Substance-Related D/O Sleep D/O ADHD |
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MDD Major Depressive Disorder |
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Dysthymia Persistent Depressive Disorder |
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DMDD Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder |
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Bipolar I Disorder
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Bipolar II Disorder
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