Mary experiences long periods of time when she feels very depressed.However,she occasionally goes through phases where she is highly focused on her painting and she creates beautiful works that provide a rewarding experience to her.It is most likely that Mary would be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

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Bipolar II disorder is characterized by periods of depressive episodes followed by at least one hypomanic episode (which can involve increased focus and productivity, like Mary's painting phases), without the full-blown manic episodes that are characteristic of Bipolar I disorder.

Mary Experiences Long Periods of Time When She Feels Very