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DSM-IV-TR

Diagnostic criteria for 296.42 Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Manic, Moderate

A. Currently (or most recently) in a Manic Episode.

B. There has previously been at least one Major Depressive Episode, Manic Episode, or Mixed Episode.

C. The mood episodes in Criteria A and B are not better accounted for by Schizoaffective Disorder and are not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.

Moderate:

D. Extreme increase in activity or impairment in judgement.

Reference:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association. 2000.