Practise identifying bipolar disorders from alternating depressive and elevated-energy periods, and relate bipolar disorder to genetic and biological influences.
For years, Sutton has suffered from bouts of depression during which she feels very low energy and struggles to complete basic household tasks. She occasionally has an interlude of a few days during which she feels a surge of energy and a sense of optimism and competence, and during those times she functions relatively well. With which of the following disorders would Sutton most likely be diagnosed?
Persistent depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar II disorder
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