Mania

Definition

Mania is a state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, or "a state of heightened overall activation with enhanced affective expression together with lability of affect."

Related terms

Hypomania: A milder form of mania characterized by euphoria and hyperactivity but without the extreme psychotic features such as hallucinations.

Bipolar Disorder: A mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation (mania) and depression.

Cyclothymic Disorder: A mood disorder that causes emotional ups and downs that are less severe than those in bipolar I or II disorder.