Which of the following statements is true?
A)All people who experience manic symptoms will experience symptoms of depression at some point during their lifetime.
B)An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I.
C)An episode of depression is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II.
D)All of the above are true.

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An episode of depression is not required for the diagnosis of Bipolar I (which requires at least one episode of mania), but is required for the diagnosis of Bipolar II (which requires at least one episode of hypomania and one episode of major depression). Option A is not true as some people with bipolar disorder may only experience manic symptoms without ever experiencing depression. Option D is incorrect as option B is not true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True