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Giuseppe has been told by his family physician that his changes in behavior are caused by "hypomanic episodes" and that he has also been experiencing "major depressive episodes." At the physician's urging, Giuseppe visits a clinical psychologist who confirms the pattern: "At least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode." What diagnosis will the clinician apply to Giuseppe's condition?

Name: giuseppe has been told by his family physician that his changes in behavior are caused by hypomanic episodes and that he has also been experiencing major depressive episodes at the physician 57642
Uploaded: 2024-08-10T12:41:27-08:00
Duration: 2 min 10 s
Channel: Shu Naito
Description: giuseppe has been told by his family physician that his changes in behavior are caused by hypomanic episodes and that he has also been experiencing major depressive episodes at the physician 57642

          Giuseppe has been told by his family physician that his changes in behavior are caused by "hypomanic episodes" and that he has also been experiencing "major depressive episodes." At the physician's urging, Giuseppe visits a clinical psychologist who confirms the pattern: "At least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode." What diagnosis will the clinician apply to Giuseppe's condition?

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08/10/2024

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Giuseppe has been told by his family physician that his changes in behavior are caused by "hypomanic episodes" and that he has also been experiencing "major depressive episodes." At the physician's urging, Giuseppe visits a clinical psychologist who confirms the pattern: "At least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode." What diagnosis will the clinician apply to Giuseppe's condition?