Explain the difference between depression and bipolar disorders
Explain the difference between depression and bipolar disorders.
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, the way they think and how they act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities that an individual once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can impact an individual's social and occupational functioning.
Bipolar disorders are brain disorders that cause changes in a person’s mood, energy and ability to function. Bipolar disorder is a category that includes three different conditions — bipolar I, bipolar II and cyclothymic disorder. People with bipolar disorders have extreme and intense emotional states that occur at distinct times, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic, hypomanic or depressive. People with bipolar disorders generally have periods of normal mood as well. Bipolar disorders can be treated, and people with these illnesses can lead full and productive lives.
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