Bipolar Disorder Flashcards
It is periods of elation or heightened mood lasting for 1 week; associated with bipolar I; causes significant impairment; may involve psychotic features; requires hospitalization.
Mania
It is periods of elation or heightened mood lasting for 4 days; associated with bipolar II; does not cause significant impairment; does not require hospitalization
Hypomania
It is at least one lifetime manic episode (hypomanic
episode or major depressive episode may occur but not required).
Bipolar I
It is numerous distinct sub-criteria periods with hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms present at least half the time for at least 2 years
Cyclothymic Disorder
It is at least one hypomanic episode and at least one
major depressive episode, never been a manic episode.
Bipolar Disorder II