Myth
There is only one type of bipolar disorder.
Fact
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), there are seven types of bipolar disorder:
- Bipolar I – features at least one manic episode
- Bipolar II – features at least one hypomanic episode
- Cyclothymic Disorder – features hypomanic and depressive symptoms in rapid cycles
- Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder
- Bipolar and Related Due to Another Medical Condition
- Other Specified Bipolar and Related Disorder
- Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder
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