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    BIPOLAR DISORDER CHECKLIST

    This checklist is designed as a measure of disorder symptomatology. It must be interpreted in


    the context of individual client circumstances and as such should be used only in combination
    with a comprehensive medical and clinical assessment. It is NOT a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

    If a patient experiences Manic (or Hypomanic) and Depressive Episodes, they may meet
    criteria for a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. The criteria for each episode type include:

    Depressive Episode Manic or Hypomanic Episode

    Feeling low, irritable or appearing Inflated self-esteem and grandiosity


    tearful Decreased need for sleep
    Reduced interest or pleasure in most More talkative than usual
    activities Flight of ideas or racing thoughts
    Marked increase or decrease in Distractibility
    appetite, or significant weight loss Increase in goal-directed activity
    Difficulties sleeping and waking
    Excessive involvement in risky activities
    Increased agitation or lethargy
    (e.g. overspending, sexual
    Fatigue
    indiscretions, foolish investments)
    Feeling worthless or guilty
    Less able to make decisions or If a patient has experienced 3 or more of these
    symptoms most of the day, nearly every day,
    concentrate over at least a 1 week period (and the behaviour
    Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide and level of functioning is uncharacteristic of the
    person’s normal state), they may be experiencing a
    Manic Episode.
    If a patient has experienced 5 or more
    of these symptoms most of the day,
    If the episode lasts less than 1 week but at least
    nearly every day, over at least a 2
    4 consecutive days, they may be experiencing a
    week period, they may be experiencing
    Hypomanic Episode.
    a Major Depressive Episode.
    If a patient has experienced at least 1 Manic
    Episode, they may meet criteria for a diagnosis of
    Bipolar I Disorder. If a person has experienced at
    least 1 Hypomanic Episode followed by a Major
    Depressive Episode, they may meet criteria for a
    diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder.

    In either case, it is recommended that the patient be referred to a psychologist for a


    more comprehensive assessment. To book an appointment with a psychologist,
    contact Strategic Psychology at strategicpsychology.com.au.

    Reference:
    American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). Washington, D.C.:
    American Psychiatric Association.

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