The DSM-5 recognizes which of the following forms of bipolar disorders?
A)Bipolar I and Bipolar II
B)Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Cyclothymia
C)Bipolar and Cyclothymia
D)Bipolar I,Bipolar II and Bipolar III

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The DSM-5 recognizes bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder as distinct types of bipolar disorders. Bipolar I disorder involves at least one manic episode, while bipolar II disorder is characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode. Cyclothymic disorder involves numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for a full manic or major depressive episode. Bipolar III disorder is not recognized by the DSM-5.

The DSM-5 Recognizes Which of the Following Forms of Bipolar