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

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Bipolar I disorder is characterized by at least one manic episode, and John has had two manic episodes. Rapid cycling refers to having four or more mood episodes (mania or depression) in a year, and John has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes in the past year, which meets the criteria for rapid cycling. Therefore, bipolar I disorder-rapid cycling type is the best diagnosis for John. The other options do not fit his pattern of mood episodes.

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