Major Depressive, Manic, Mixed, and Hypomanic Episodes in Bipolar I Disorder must be distinguished from episodes of a Mood Disorder Due to a General… » »   

There are no reports of differential incidence of Bipolar I Disorder based on race or ethnicity. There is some evidence that clinicians may have… » »   

The lifetime prevalence of Bipolar I Disorder in community samples has varied from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Course

Average age at… » »   

The essential feature of Bipolar I Disorder is a clinical course that is characterized by the occurrence of one or more Manic Episodes or… » »   

If the full criteria are currently met for a Manic, Mixed, or Major Depressive Episode, the following specifiers may be used to describe the… » »   

The diagnostic codes for Bipolar I Disorder are selected as follows:

1. The first three digits are 296.

2. The… » »   

Associated descriptive features and mental disorders. Completed suicide occurs in 10%-15% of individuals with Bipolar I Disorder. Suicidal ideation and attempts are more likely… » »