Table 2 Outline of Mania dimension scale. Table shows key points and ranges on the M dimensions together with the criteria defining the ranges. More details including explicit guidelines for ratings can be found in page 3 of the BADDS rating guidelines (Appendix A).
Range on M dimension | Criterion defining range |
|---|---|
0 | No evidence of manic features during lifetime |
1–19 | Elation or irritability and 1+ associated manic symptoms for a distinct period |
20–39 | Elation or irritability and 3+ associated manic symptoms for at least 1 day |
40–59 | At least one hypomanic episode |
60–79 | At least one manic episode but never experienced a manic episode meeting criteria for "incapacitating mania" (as defined in BADDS guidelines) |
80–100 | At least one manic episode meeting criteria for "incapacitating mania" (as defined in BADDS guidelines) |