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Mania is the pathognomonic feature of Bipolar I Disorder and is characterized by changes in mood, behavior, sleep, energy and cognition. Manic symptoms can cause significant disruption in patients’ lives, including impacting ability to maintain employment and interpersonal relationships. Mania can lead to potentially devastating personal and financial consequences and requires careful evaluation and management.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO, 80045, USA

    Caitlin A. Kieltyka M.D.

  2. Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, Denver, CO, 80236, USA

    Kimberly D. Nordstrom M.D., J.D.

  3. American Association for Emergency Psychiatry, Parker, CO, 80134, USA

    Kimberly D. Nordstrom M.D., J.D.

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  1. Caitlin A. Kieltyka M.D.
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Correspondence to Caitlin A. Kieltyka M.D. .

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  1. Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Kimberly D. Nordstrom

  2. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

    Michael P. Wilson

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Kieltyka, C.A., Nordstrom, K.D. (2018). Mania. In: Nordstrom, K., Wilson, M. (eds) Quick Guide to Psychiatric Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58260-3_9

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