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DSM-5Bipolar II disorder

Differential considerations

Bipolar II disorder

Review the supplied alternatives by course, threshold, context, and exclusion. The list is not ranked and does not replace a complete assessment.

F31.81Mood DisordersLocal clinical reference

Structured review aid · not ranked

Each item is taken from the supplied local diagnosis record. Open matched records to review their complete criteria.

6 considerations

Review lens

6 considerations

Differential consideration

Bipolar I disorder

F31.1x-F31.9Mood Disorders

Why consider it

full manic episode present - reclassify

Criteria and features to review

A. ≥1 full manic episode (abnormally elevated/expansive/irritable mood + ↑energy, ≥7 days or any duration if hospitalised)
B. Manic episode not better explained by schizoaffective, schizophrenia, schizophreniform, delusional, or other psychotic disorder

Questions to clarify

Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?

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