The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder involves all of the following EXCEPT
A)it must have occurred for at least two years.
B)numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms.
C)numerous periods with depressive symptoms.
D)symptoms do not clear for more than six months at a time.

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The DSM-5 criteria for cyclothymic disorder requires symptoms to occur for at least two years, and include numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms and numerous periods with depressive symptoms. However, it does not require symptoms to not clear for more than six months at a time.

The DSM-5 Criteria for Cyclothymic Disorder Involves All of the Following