30th November 2023

Malcolm is a 31-year-old man who attends your community mental health clinic due to a persistently unstable mood

Malcolm is a 31-year-old man who attends your community mental health clinic due to a persistently unstable mood. At times, his mood is elevated, and he has a lot of energy, but at other times, he feels down and uninterested in doing anything. He sometimes feels like there are good days, but they last maybe a week or two. What is the duration of symptoms necessary for the diagnosis of his disorder in the ICD-11?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.