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Episodes Bipolar Major Depressive Hypomania Bipolar/Related Disorders  Mania

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3) Bipolar/Related Disorders -  Mania & Depression
-Manic episodes require a persistent elevated mood for at least 1 week with 3 of the following: 
--increased distractibility, self-esteem, goal-directed activity, risky behavior
--decreased need for sleep
--racing thoughts, speech


-Bipolar 1 - manic episodes with or without major depressive episodes
-Bipolar 2 - hypomania with at least 1 major depressive episode
-Hypomania - individual more energetic & optimistic
-Cyclothymic Disorder - combination of hypomania & dysthymia 

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