Durations in psychiatry :

Manic episode: at least 1 week

Hypomania: lasts at least 4 consecutive days.
Major depressive disorder: lasts 612 months. Episodes for 2 or more
weeks.
Cyclothymia: lasts at least 2 years.
Dysthymia: lasts at least 2 years.
Maternal blues: starting 23 days after delivery. Usually resolves within 10
days.
Postpartum mood disturbances: Onset within 4 weeks of delivery.

Brief psychotic disorder: lasts < 1 month, usually stress related.

Schizophreniform disorder: lasts 1-6 months.
Schizophrenia: lasts > 6 months.
Schizoaffective disorder: lasts > 2 weeks.
Delusional disorder: Lasts > 1 month

Panic disorder: Episode should be followed by 1 month of concern of

additional attacks.
Specific phobia: lasts > 6 months
Generalized anxiety disorder: lasts > 6 months.
Acute stress disorder: lasts between 3 days and 1 month.
PTSD: lasts > 1 month.
Adjustment disorder: Symptoms usually occurs within 3 months of the
stressor, lasts < 6 months (> 6 months in presence of chronic stressor).
Bulimia nervosa: at least 3 months.
Somatic symptom disorder: lasts > 6 months.
Separation anxiety disorder: Common onset at 79 years.
Tourette syndrome: Onset < age 18. Tics that persist for > 1 year.
ADHD: Symptoms must be present for > 6 months.