Diagnosing it as unipolar depression when the individual has bipolar depression 


It’s during periods of bipolar depression that most people seek professional help and receive a diagnosis. In fact, most people with bipolar disorder in the outpatient setting are initially seen for—and diagnosed with—unipolar depression.

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