Bipolar & Depressive Comparison Chart Assignment Paper

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Comparison Chart
Directions: Although bipolar and depressive disorders share several key similarities, some aspects are radically different among these disorders. The completion of this chart gives you an opportunity to thoroughly compare and contrast these specific disorders. 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.
Note: “D/O” is an acronym for disorder
Disorder & Features

Depressive Episode?

Manic Episode?

Hypomanic Episode?

Duration of Clinically-Significant Symptoms

Duration of Symptom-Free Intervals

Distinguish From (Differential Diagnosis):

Comorbidity (Often Seen With):

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

MDD
Major Depressive Disorder

Yes, lasts for <2weeks

Yes

Yes

2 weeks

Several months

Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Hypothyroidism

Alcoholism
Illicit drug-abuse
Persistent Depressive D/O

Dysthymia Persistent Depressive Disorder

Yes, Up to two years but less severe

No

No...