A Hypomanic Episode must be distinguished from a Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition. The diagnosis is Mood Disorder Due to a… » »   

A. The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at… » »   

A Hypomanic Episode is defined as a distinct period during which there is an abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that lasts… » »   

Associated features of a Hypomanic Episode are similar to those for a Manic Episode. Mood may also be characterized as dysphoric if irritable or… » »   

A Mixed Episode is characterized by a period of time (lasting at least 1 week) in which the criteria are met both for a… » »   

Associated descriptive features and mental disorders. Associated features of a Mixed Episode are similar to those for Manic Episodes and Major Depressive Episodes. Individuals… » »   

A Mixed Episode must be distinguished from a Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition. The diagnosis is Mood Disorder Due to a… » »   

Cultural considerations that were suggested for Major Depressive Episodes are also relevant to Manic Episodes. Manic Episodes in adolescents are more likely to include… » »   

A Manic Episode must be distinguished from a Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition. The appropriate diagnosis would be Mood Disorder Due… » »   

A. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is… » »