An Integrated Treatment Approach for Bipolar II Disorder: A Clinical Case Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Bipolar II disorder is frequently misdiagnosed as unipolar depression, particularly when depressive symptoms predominate and hypomanic features are subtle or overlooked. This case study describes a patient initially treated for postpartum depression who later developed antidepressant-induced hypomanic symptoms, leading to the correct diagnosis of bipolar II disorder. The objective is to illustrate diagnostic complexities and highlight the value of an integrated treatment approach. Methods: Clinical assessment included standardized mood rating scales, structured interviews, functional evaluations, and monitoring of sleep and physical health indicators. Treatment combined mood-stabilizing pharmacotherapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectica

SUBMITTER: Theodoratou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693252 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature