DSM-5 Criteria for Mania

Mania involves more severe psychotic symptoms and can cause a significant degree of impairment in social or occupational functioning, often requiring hospitalization. Hypomania, on the other hand, has similar symptoms but to a lesser extent and does not lead to marked impairment or hospitalization.

Mania is a symptom characteristic of bipolar disorder, which is a separate mental health condition. However, it can also occur in other situations, such as bipolar disorders such as schizoaffective disorder, substance-induced mood disorder, or as a feature of medical conditions like hyperthyroidism.

The exact causes of mania are not fully understood but likely involve a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Imbalances in neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, genetic predisposition, stressful life events, and disruptions in sleep-wake cycles may contribute to the onset of manic episodes.