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Categorization of Bipolar Illness: DSM IV Resources: For Health Professionals
Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Episode: 2-weeks See Beck Inventory, Appendix A
Manic Episode: 1 week, elevated, expansive or irritable mood
Mixed Episode: Both manic and Major depressive Episode: 1-week
Hypomanic Episode: At least 4 days/No hospitalization required
Major Depressive Disorder(MDD). Single or Recurrent(2 Mo Int)
Dysthymic Disorder: Depressed Mood, at least 2 years
Depressive Disorder NOS, Not Otherwise Specified
Bipolar Disorders
Bipolar I Disorder
Single Manic: Presence of only one Manic Episode, no past MDE
Most Recent Episode Hypomanic*: At least one Manic Episode or
Mixed Episode
Most recent Episode Manic*( at least 1 Maj Dep Ep, Manic Ep, or
Mixed Ep
Most Recent Episode Mixed*
Most Recent Episode Depresssed*
Most Recent Episode Unspecified*
*Note: Any of these entities can be associated with rapid cycling

Bipolar II Disorder (recurrent major depressive Episodes With Hypomanic Episodes)*
One or more MDE, at least one hypomanic episode(no manic)
May be in partial or full remission
Note: May occur as rapid cycling
Cyclothymic Disorder
At least 2 years, hypomania, depressive symptoms(not
MDE). One year in children
Can see superimposed bipolar 1 or 2 after 2 years
Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Very rapid alternation (over days) between manic and depressive symptoms meeting symptom threshold criteria but not minimal duration criteria manic, hypomanic, or MDE. Also, the clinician may be unable to determine primary, medical, or substance induced.
Substance-Induced Mood Disorder
The problem developed within a month of substance use or withdrawal