Hypomania: Recognizing the Signs, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management
1. Introduction Hypomania is a distinct, sustained state of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that represents a core clinical feature of the bipolar spectrum. Unlike normal fluctuations in daily emotional states, hypomania involves a marked and noticeable shift in a patient’s baseline functioning, characterized by increased energy, accelerated cognitive processing, and a decreased need for … Read more