PSYCH-230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Mixed Affective State, Mania, Dsm-5
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Dsm5 de nes bipolar i disorder as involving episodes of mania or mixed episodes that include symptoms of both mania and depression. Inclusion of increased criterion is new to dsm-5. Euphoria isn"t regarded as a core symptoms to some clinicians, and is reported that irritable mood and depressive features are more common. Abnormally and persistently increased goal-directed activity or energy. Plus three additional symptoms (4 if the mood is irritable) Symptoms must be suf ciently severe to impair social and occupational functioning. More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking. Ight of ideas or subjective impression that thoughts are racing. Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that are less than the usual amount of sleep needed in ated self-esteem; belief that one has special talents, powers, and abilities likely to have undesirable consequences ex. reckless spending. Lifetime prevalence (for biopolar i and ii): 4. 4%
