Bipolar II Disorder and Cyclothymic Disorder

Question 1

A Diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder requires at least one ____________ episode and one ____________ episode.

Answer 1

• Hypomanic
• Major Depressive

Question 2

A hypomanic episode is “a distinct period of abnormally and persistently ___________, ___________, or ____________ mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity and energy” lasting at least _____ days, present most of the day nearly every day. The hypomanic mood must involve at least 3 characteristic symptoms associated with a manic episode, but aren’t severe enough to cause marked impairment or require hospitalization.

Answer 2

• Elevated
• Expanisve
• Irritable
• 4 days

Question 3

A major depressive episode lasts for at least __________ and involves five or more characteristic symptoms, at least one of which must be _______________ or a loss of interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities.

Answer 3

• 2 weeks
• Depressed mood

Question 4

Specifiers for Bipolar II Disorder are provided to designate _____________, the ___________________, and accompanying symptoms.

Answer 4

• Severity
• Most recent episode

Question 5

Cyclothymic Disorder is characterized by “numerous periods with _____________ symptoms that do not meet criteria for a full episode and numerous periods with _______________ symptoms that do not meet criteria for a major episode, but cause significant distress or impaired functioning.

Answer 5

• Hypomanic
• Depressive

Question 6

Symptoms of Cyclothymia Disorder last for at least ___________ in adults or ____________ in children and adolescents, and are present for at least ______________ with the individual not being symptom free for more than two months at a time.

Answer 6

• 2 years
• 1 year
• Half the time