Table 1 Minimum requirements for diagnosis of selected bipolar subtypes in DSM-5
From: The impact of treatment decisions on the diagnosis of bipolar disorders
Subtype | At least one full manic episode | At least one full major depressive episode | At least one full hypomanic episode | At least one subthreshold hypomanic episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bipolar I disorder | Yes | No | No | No |
Bipolar II disorder | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Short-duration hypomanic episodes (2 to 3Â days) and major depressive episodes (other specified bipolar and related disorders) | No | Yes | No | Yes (2 episodes of short-duration hypomania) |
Hypomanic episodes with insufficient symptoms and major depressive episodes (other specified bipolar and related disorders) | No | Yes | No | Yes |