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What is DSM-5 bipolar disorder?

According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition), bipolar disorder is classified into different types:

  • Bipolar I Disorder: at least one manic episode lasting 7+ days, often with depressive episodes.
  • Bipolar II Disorder: patterns of hypomania (less severe than mania) and major depression.
  • Cyclothymic Disorder: ongoing mood swings that don’t fully meet criteria for bipolar I or II.
The DSM-5 provides clear diagnostic criteria used by psychiatrists and psychologists in Australia to guide treatment planning.

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