Asked by
Andrea Sarmiento
on Oct 16, 2024Verified
Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic, and euphoric.The previous day, she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress.In the context of bipolar disorder, Aria is experiencing an episode of
A) mania.
B) catatonia.
C) depression.
D) psychosis.
Bipolar Disorder
A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Mania
A mental health condition characterized by periods of extreme elevated mood or irritability.
Euphoric
A feeling of intense happiness or bliss, often with a heightened sense of well-being.
- Understand symptoms and manifestations of mania in bipolar disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand symptoms and manifestations of mania in bipolar disorder.