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psychopathology: mania


Mania may be thought of loosely as the opposite of depression. It is characterized by elated, euphoric or irritable mood and increased energy. The term may refer to a mental disorder or to a mood state or symptom and is associated with Bipolar Disorder.

Also: hypomania, Mood Disorder, Manic Depressive Disorder, Manic Episode

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