What are the common features of Mania/Hypomania?

• Predominately elevated mood/irritable
• pressured speech
• flight of ideas
• poor attention
• insomnia
• loss of inhibitions
• increased appetite

What is the key differences between Mania and hypomania?

Mania:

• psychotic symptoms
• Longer lasting
• Effects work/life, unable to function normally
• may require hospitalisation due to risk of harm to self or others