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Bipolar IBipolar I is a mood disorder marked by at least one manic episode, often with depressive episodes, characterized by elevated mood and increased energy.Bipolar IIBipolar II involves recurrent depressive episodes and hypomania, characterized by mood swings less severe than Bipolar I but causing significant functional impairment.Cyclothymic disorderCyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder with chronic fluctuating hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet full criteria for bipolar disorder.Depression with atypical featuresDepression with atypical features involves mood reactivity, increased appetite, hypersomnia, leaden paralysis, and sensitivity to rejection, distinguishing it from typical depression.Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a childhood condition marked by severe irritability and frequent temper outbursts lasting over a year.Hypomanic episodeA hypomanic episode is a distinct period of elevated mood and increased activity lasting at least four days, often seen in bipolar II disorder.Major depressive disorder (MDD)Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder marked by persistent low mood and anhedonia, often linked to altered monoamine neurotransmitter levels.Major depressive disorder with peripartum onsetMajor depressive disorder with peripartum onset involves depressive episodes during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum, often linked to hormonal changes.Major depressive disorder with seasonal patternMajor depressive disorder with seasonal pattern features recurrent depressive episodes typically in fall or winter, linked to altered melatonin and circadian rhythms.Major depressive episodeA major depressive episode is characterized by persistent low mood and anhedonia lasting at least two weeks, often linked to neurotransmitter imbalances.Manic episodeManic episode involves a distinct period of abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior often seen in bipolar disorder.Persistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia)Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is a chronic form of depression lasting over two years, characterized by low mood and impaired daily functioning.Postpartum bluesPostpartum blues is a transient mood disturbance after childbirth marked by mild depression, irritability, and tearfulness, typically resolving within two weeks.