Bipolar Disorders

According to the Mayo Clinic, bipolar disorder "causes mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania." There are two main types of bipolar disorders; Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder (there is also a Cyclothymic disorder).

Write a short (1-2 pages) essay regarding the main differences between Bipolar I disorder and Bipolar II disorder. In your essay be sure to include the following information:

• Description of each disorder.
• The main differences between each of the two types.
• Explain how the presence, or absence, of manic and/or mixed episodes plays in distinguishing between these two conditions?