Rethinking the classification of mixed affective episodes in ICD-11
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UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of PsychiatryDocument Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
2012-04-01Keywords
Bipolar DisorderInternational Classification of Diseases
Mood Disorders
Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Psychology
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Mixed affective episode is a prevalent mood disorder characterized by the coexistence or rapid alternation of manic and depressive symptoms, which is associated with significant suffering and high risk of suicide. Unfortunately, the current diagnostic classification of mixed affective episodes in the ICD-10 lacks a detailed definition with relevant subtypes. This inconsistency has significant negative implications for both research into the disorders in the bipolar spectrum and for clinical practice. For this reason there is a need for special attention on this diagnosis in the revisions of the diagnostic manuals. In this manuscript we suggest a set of clear diagnostic criteria and exhaustive subtypes for the mixed affective episodes aimed at the upcoming ICD-11. The defined syndrome and its subtypes are in close congruence with the suggested DSM-5 "mixed episode specifier", which is an advantage for common understanding and for research across the ICD/DSM border.Source
J Affect Disord. 2012 Apr;138(1-2):170-2. Epub 2012 Jan 26. Link to article on publisher's siteDOI
10.1016/j.jad.2011.12.012Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/46044PubMed ID
22284015Related Resources
Link to Article in PubMedae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.jad.2011.12.012