Referred for evaluation of cyclothymic disorder

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A patient presents to the outpatient psychiatric clinic after being referred for evaluation of cyclothymic disorder.

What duration of time must the patient have experienced symptoms in order to meet the DSM-5 criteria for this disorder?

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