Cyclothymia
Epidemiology
Symptoms
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Diagnosis
- presence of numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive episodes, without being major depressive episodes, lasting at least two years
- never without symptoms for longer than two months
- clinically signficant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning
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Causes and Risk Factors
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Treatments
- anticonvulsants
- psychotherapy
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Course and Prognosis