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Bipolar & Related Disorders
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Bipolar I
Bipolar I is characterised by at least one full-blown manic episode lasting no less than one week or any duration if hospitalisation is required…
Bipolar II
Bipolar II disorder is characterised by recurring mood episodes consisting of at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode...
Cyclothymic Disorder
Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by chronic, fluctuating mood disturbances involving periods of hypomania symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms that are distinct from each other…
Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorders
Substance/medication-induced bipolar disorder is classified as mania, hypomania or a major depressive episode directly caused by a substance/medication that is or has been taken…