This is an excellent differentiation between Bipolar I disorder: mixed hypomanic and depressive and Bipolar II Disorder: an experience of major depression. There are many kinds of bipolar disorders, and to treat it correctly, the patient has to know which one he or she has.

A great way to get started learning about bipolar depression, this website is brightly colored (which can be a positive or a negative aspect, depending on you!). The diagnoses of both bipolar I and bipolar II disorder are explained in this thorough website.