APA 2002 Guidelines: Diagnostic Criteria for a Manic Episode

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APA 2002 Guidelines Diagnostic Criteria for a
Manic Episode

• Abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood
  that persists for at least a week (or of any
  duration if hospitalization is required)
• At least 3 manic symptoms (4, if only irritable)
  of significant intensity 
• Not related to medical disorder or drug use,
  including antidepressant therapy
• Marked functional impairment necessitates
  hospitalization to prevent harm or has psychotic
  features
• The symptoms do not meet criteria for a mixed
  episode

 
American Psychiatric Association. Practice
Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with
Bipolar Disorder. 2nd ed. Washington, DC 2002.