Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder)

Question 1

DSM -5 criteria for a manic episode

Answer 1

1. Distinct period of a bono rally & persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood and abnormally & persistently increased goal-directed activity/energy lasting at least 1 week
2. During this period, 3 or more of the symptoms
3. Impair social/occupational functioning OR necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or other OR psychotic features
4. Not due to substances or medicines

Question 2

Criteria for Bipolar I disorder

Answer 2

Major depressive episodes - not necessary but it’s common
Episodes meeting full criteria for mania - necessary
Hypomanic episodes - not necessary

Question 3

Criteria for Bipolar II

Answer 3

Major depressive episodes - necessary
Episodes meeting full criteria for mania - CANNOT be present
Hypomanic episodes - necessary

Question 4

What is hypomania?

Answer 4

“Under mania”

Persistent disinhibition and mood elevation. Involves irritability but less severe than full mania. There is not functional impairment.

Only for 4 days

Question 5

Cyclothymic disorder

Answer 5

Less severe but more chronic form of bipolar disorder.

Alternates between hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms for at least 2 years. Both don’t meet the criteria

Question 6

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Answer 6

—> for youth age 6 and older

Must have severe outbursts and between them