title: Bipolar disorders in DSM-IV: impact of inclusion of rapid cycling as a course modifier.
abstract: In this paper, we review the process for inclusion of rapid cycling as a course modifier to bipolar disorders in DSM-IV. This process involved definition of bipolar II disorder, delineating the duration of manic episode for bipolar I disorder, and clarification of the diagnosis of cyclothymic disorder and mixed mania.
authors.affiliation: University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Seattle 98105-6099, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Dunner
mesh_terms: D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales