Bipolar disorder

Distinct episodes of elevated/expansive/irritable mood with altered sleep, activity, confidence

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forMixed statepsychosisdisinhibitionpostpartum relapse

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Separates the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group. It is not specific to Bipolar disorder.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group — not specific to Bipolar disorder

Distinct episodes of elevated/expansive/irritable mood with altered sleep, activity, confidence

Key features

Mixed state, psychosis, disinhibition, postpartum relapse.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.