Question

Match each depressive and bipolar disorder with its description.
major depressive disorder
bipolar II
persistent depressive disorder
bipolar I
mild or moderate depressed mood most days for at least two years
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extremely depressed mood or loss of interest in pleasurable activities for at least two weeks, plus changes in either weight or sleep patterns
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alternating between mildly elevated mood for at least four days and extremely depressed mood for two weeks
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extremely elevated moods (manic episodes) lasting at least one week

Answer 1

- persistent depressive disorder: mild or moderate depressed mood most days for at least two years
- major depressive disorder: extremely depressed mood or loss of interest in pleasurable activities for at least two weeks, plus changes in either weight or sleep patterns
- bipolar II: alternating between mildly elevated mood for at least four days (hypomania) and extremely depressed mood for two weeks (major depressive episode)
- bipolar I: extremely elevated moods (manic episodes) lasting at least one week