Cyclothymia in Corporate employees

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among corporate employees? Chronic mood/energy variability can substantially affect work but may be mistaken for personality/work style
Are corporate employees at higher risk? No occupational prevalence evidence
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among corporate employees? Strong Yes
How might it look different? Periods of unusually high productivity/confidence/social drive followed by low-energy periods may be called “work style,” inconsistency or burnout
What commonly occurs alongside it? Anxiety; ADHD; depression; substance use
What can it be confused with? ADHD; burnout; Bipolar II; recurrent MDD
Common screening tool TEMPS-A — cyclothymic temperament subscale → clinical evaluation
Separate screening tool for corporate employees None
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