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Bipolar, Mania, and Mood Elevation Tests
These tools focus on elevated mood, energy, activity, sleep changes, irritability, and manic symptoms. Because mood elevation can involve safety, judgment, and medication considerations, concerning scores should be discussed with a qualified professional.
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Use administration method, audience, and purpose to choose an appropriate educational or screening resource.
| Tool | Administration | Intended audience | Items | Primary purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) | Self-report | Adults reviewing recent changes in mood elevation, confidence, sleep need, speech, and activity level | 5 | Assess manic or hypomanic symptoms with the ASRM (Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale), a concise tool designed for personal and clinical insights. |
| Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) | Clinician-rated | Trained clinicians rating current manic symptoms using interview responses, observation, and relevant clinical information | 11 | YMRS clinician rating worksheet |
Available bipolar and mania screening tools
Bipolar
Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM)
Assess manic or hypomanic symptoms with the ASRM (Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale), a concise tool designed for personal and clinical insights.
Bipolar
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
A clinician-rated YMRS worksheet for recording manic symptom severity after interview and observation; not a self-assessment.