Hypomania

Question 1

A?

Answer 1

Distinct period of abnormally expansive or irritable mood and increased activity or energy. At least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day nearly every day.

Question 2

B?

Answer 2

• 3 or more if expansive mood, 4 if irritable

1. inflated self-esteem, grandiosity
2. decreased need for sleep
3. more talkative
4. flight of ideas
5. distractibility
6. increase in goal-directed activity
7. excessive involvement in reckless activities

Question 3

C?

Answer 3

Episode is associated with a change in functioning that is uncharacteristic of the individual.

Question 4

D?

Answer 4

Disturbance in mood and change in functioning is observable by others.

Question 5

E?

Answer 5

Not severe enough to cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning or to necessitate hospitalization

Question 6

F?

Answer 6

Not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance