PSY 270 Depression Unipolar and Bipolar

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Depression: Unipolar and Bipolar

There comes a time in one's life where they may have the signs and symptoms of a person suffering from depression. Depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone of any age at some point in their life, but usually occurs after a traumatic event. Unipolar disorder and bipolar disorder are two depression disorders that will be discussed throughout this essay. The differences of unipolar and bipolar disorder, the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments of these two disorders will also be discussed so that others can seek the help they need if they notice the signs and symptoms happening in their life.

Unipolar disorder and bipolar disorder are both considered to be a form of depression, yet there are...