Cyclothymic Disorder
Numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and depressive symptoms occur without meeting full episode criteria.
Timing requirement
Duration
≥2 years in adults; ≥1 year in youth
1 wk1 mo6 mo1 yr2 yr
Timing in context
Symptoms are present at least half the time, with no symptom-free interval longer than 2 months.
Sources and review
Last content review: August 21, 2026