Bipolar Affective Disorder Type II

Lydia Adnane, M.D., Elizabeth Wise, M.D., Karen L. Swartz, M.D.

DEFINITION

  • A chronic, treatable mood disorder with relapsing and remitting course characterized by depressive episodes and at least one hypomanic episode
  • Hypomania is characterized by period of elevated mood, elevated self-attitude (e.g. self-esteem or self-confidence), and increased vital sense (physical and mental energy) that is uncharacteristic of the person at baseline.
  • Differs from mania because it is less severe and does not cause impairment in functioning, require hospitalization, or have psychotic features

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