DSM-5 Mnemonics

Question 1

Bipolar disorder

Answer 1

1. Duration (most days of at least 1 week)
2. Symptoms at least 3; 4 if mood is irritable (mood + A MANIAC)
   -persistently elevated/irritable mood
   -a lot of talk
   -many racing thoughts
   -activities a lot
   -no sleep needed
   -impulsive behaviours
   -attention distracted
   -confidence inflated
3. Function