Which specifier indicates partial remission during a manic episode?

• A. In partial remission, manic
• B. In full remission, manic
• C. With anxious distress
• D. With psychotic features, depressed

Answer: (A)

Specifiers describe where a mood episode stands in its course. When a manic episode has improved but symptoms still linger, the situation is described as partial remission. That’s exactly what the phrase “in partial remission, manic” conveys: the individual no longer meets full criteria for mania, but some manic symptoms remain. This helps reflect the current state and guide ongoing treatment.

The other options describe either full remission (no significant manic symptoms present), or additional features like anxious distress or psychotic features that can occur with mood episodes but do not indicate remission status. For example, “in partial remission, manic” is the appropriate way to denote residual symptoms after mania.