Hypomania/Mania

Question 1

Describe the difference between Mania and Hypomania

Answer 1

Mania
- lasts at least 7 days
- impairs functioning
- may result in hospital admission
- psychotic symptoms present

Hypomania
- 3-4 days
- able to function
- not admitted to hospital
- no psychotic symptoms

Question 2

Describe the mood in hypomania/mania

Answer 2

predominately elevated
irritable

Question 3

Describe speech and thought in hypomania and mania

Answer 3

pressured speech
difficult to interrupt
flight of ideas: characterised by rapid speech with frequent changes in topic
word play
poor attention span

Question 4

Describe some typical behaviours seen in hypomania/mania

Answer 4

• insomnia
• loss of inhibitions: sexual promiscuity, overspending, risk-taking
• increased appetite