Disorders in this family

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Bipolar I Disorder

A condition defined by the occurrence of at least one manic episode -- a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased energy, lasting at least one week (or requiring hospitalization).

Case Lab vignettes

Bipolar and Related Disorders Medium

The Restless Weeks

Distinguish a manic episode from ordinary stress-related energy and from a substance-induced presentation.