Manic Episode Definition, Symptoms and More
Article Sources
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3. Causes of Manic Episodes
Not all causes of manic episodes are fully understood. It's believed that genetics plays a role. Those who have a sibling or parent with manic episodes are more likely to experience them. People with manic episodes also often have biological differences in their brains.3‘Bipolar Disorder.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 16 Feb. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955.
A first episode could be triggered by alcohol or drug use. But elevated mood and risk taking behaviors directly caused by medication, drug or alcohol use are not considered a manic episode.2Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. American Psychiatric Association, 2017, medicaidmentalhealth.org, www.medicaidmentalhealth.org//assets/file/Guidelines/2017-2018 Treatment of Adult Bipolar Disorder.pdf.
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