Bipolar Disorder and Depression

Bipolar Disorder and Depression Study Guide Bipolar I disorder Characterized by one or more episodes of mania and one or more depression episodes. It is the most severe type of bipolar disorder and is typically treated with antipsychotics. Bipolar II disorder Characterized by one or more episodes of hypomania and one or more depression episodes. It is less severe than bipolar I disorder. Antiepileptic medications Include valproate and carbamazepine (Tegretol), used to treat bipolar diso...

Bipolar Disorder and Depression Study Guide Bipolar I disorder Characterized by one or more episodes of mania and one or more depression episodes. It is the most severe type of bipolar disorder and is typically treated with antipsychotics. Bipolar II disorder Characterized by one or more episodes of hypomania and one or more depression episodes. It is less severe than bipolar I disorder. Antiepileptic medications Include valproate and carbamazepine (Tegretol), used to treat bipolar diso...