Altman Self-rating Mania Scale

The scale only has five items, so it’s possible to complete it in two minutes.

No. There are only five items, and the person answering the test only needs to pick one out of five preset answers per item.

No. It’s best to use other assessments so you can cover enough ground and then cross-check all the results and information gathered from conversing with patients with the criteria for Mania found in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. If you’re a non-professional, it’s best to see a professional so they can assess you further because this scale is not enough on its own to determine if you have Mania or not.