The major difference between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder is that in bipolar disorder there is:
1. Suicidal ideation.
2. Only one week of symptoms.
3. A mania component.
4. No history of depressive feelings.
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Rationale: A mania component is the defining feature of bipolar disorder. The client may or may not have suicidal ideation. Bipolar disorder has both mania and depressive components. Bipolar disorder is not diagnosed with only one week of symptoms.
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