In reply: Robertson and colleagues highlight that bipolar depression must be treated differently from unipolar depression. It is true that the depressive phase of bipolar II disorder is often mistaken for unipolar depression, with consequent treatment implications, and that correct diagnosis is the first necessary step for correct treatment.
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