In the past year,John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit John?
A)bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling specifier
B)bipolar II disorder-rapid cycling specifier
C)cyclothymia
D)major depressive disorder-rapid cycling specifier

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Bipolar I disorder is diagnosed when a person has had at least one manic episode, which may be preceded or followed by a hypomanic or depressive episode. The rapid cycling specifier is applied when a person has had four or more mood episodes (either manic, hypomanic, or depressive) within the past year. Based on John's history of three depressive episodes and two manic episodes within the past year, he would fit the criteria for bipolar I disorder with the rapid cycling specifier.

In the Past Year,John Has Had Three Depressive Episodes and Two