Mania hx Flashcards
biological symptoms mania
reduced sleep
increased energy
eating & drinking
weight
sex drive
cognitive symptoms mania
more thoughts than usual (flight of ideas)
things appear brighter/more colourful than normal
easily distracted
efficient
creative
inventive
behavioural questions mania
cheerful/top of world
periods where mood changes suddenly
agitated
argumentative
talkative
more social
spending more
impulsive
spontaneous
new interests/hobbies
trouble with police
impact on work
comments from others
screening
psychosis - delusions // hallucinations // challenge them
depression - low mood // lack of energy // anhedonia
risk assessment
normalise & reassure
risk to self - neglect // overspending // alcohol/drugs // suicide
risk to others - children // weapons/protection // aggression
insight - something wrong? mentality // treatment needed?
