Question

Devonte experiences a disorder that involves shifts from mildly elevated moods to extremely depressed moods. the elevated moods often last for several days, while the depressed states tend to last for 2 weeks or more. which diagnosis is most appropriate for devonte's symptoms?

Answer 1

He has Bipolar II syndrome due to the low elevated states but lower lows of depression. The person never hits full mania and wouldn't hit the criteria for Bipolar I.