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Bipolar Mood Episodes
Types of Mood Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder 1

Manic Episode (Mania) is a distinct period during which there is an abnormally and constantly elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. In adults this lasts at least 1 week and in children/youth it may occur more than once in a day.

Hypomanic Episode (Hypomania) is a milder form of mania that lasts at least 4 days in adults or happens for short periods in a day in children.

Major Depressive Episode (NAMI">Depression) is a period during which there is either depressed mood or the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities, lasting for at least 2 weeks in adults or repeating daily or weekly in children.

Mixed Episode is a period of time during which a person experiences both manic and major depressive symptoms nearly every day for at least 1 week in adults or with some regularity with children.

Source: DSM IVR

See also: Bipolar Disorder