YOUNG MANIA RATING SCALE (YMRS)

Interactive Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) This scale assesses manic symptoms based on your clinical condition over the previous 48 hours. Please rate the severity of each item, considering both subjective report and clinical observations. Scale Progress 0 / 11 Items Rated 1 Elevated Mood 0Absent 1Mildly or possibly increased on questioning 2Definite subjective elevation; optimistic, self-confident; cheerful; appropriate to content 3Elevated; inappropriate to content; humorous 4Euphoric; inappropriate laughter; singing 2 Increased Motor Activity-Energy 0Absent 1Subjectively increased 2Animated; gestures increased 3Excessive energy; hyperactive at times; restless (can be calmed) 4Motor excitement; continuous hyperactivity (cannot be calmed) 3 Sexual Interest 0Normal; not increased 1Mildly or possibly increased 2Definite subjective increase on questioning 3Spontaneous sexual content; elaborates on sexual matters; hypersexual by self-report 4Overt sexual acts (toward patients, staff, or interviewer) 4 Sleep 0Reports no decrease in sleep 1Sleeping less than normal amount by up to one hour 2Sleeping less than normal by more than one hour 3Reports decreased need for sleep 4Denies need for sleep 5 Irritability 0Absent 2Subjectively increased 4Irritable at times during interview; recent episodes of anger or annoyance on ward 6Frequently irritable during interview; short, curt throughout 8Hostile, uncooperative; interview impossible 6 Speech (Rate and Amount) 0No increase 2Feels talkative 4Increased rate or amount at times, verbose at times 6Push; consistently increased rate and amount; difficult to interrupt 8Pressured; uninterruptible, continuous speech 7 Language-Thought Disorder 0Absent 2Circumstantial; mild distractibility; quick thoughts 4Distractible, loses goal of thought; changes topics frequently; racing thoughts 6Flight of ideas; tangentiality; difficult to follow; rhyming, echolalia 8Incoherent; communication impossible 8 Content 0Normal 2Questionable plans, new interests 4Special project(s); hyper-religious 6Grandiose or paranoid ideas; ideas of reference 8Delusions; hallucinations 9 Disruptive-Aggressive Behavior 0Absent, cooperative 2Sarcastic; loud at times, guarded 4Demanding; threats on ward 6Threatens interviewer; shouting; interview difficult 8Assaultive; destructive; interview impossible 10 Appearance 0Appropriate dress and grooming 1Minimally unkempt 2Poorly groomed; moderately disheveled; overdressed 3Disheveled; partly clothed; garish make-up 4Completely unkempt; decorated; bizarre garb 11 Insight 0Present; admits illness; agrees with need for treatment 1Possibly ill 2Admits behavior change, but denies illness 3Admits possible change in behavior, but denies illness 4Denies any behavior change Reset Scale YMRS Score 0 / 60 Remission / Euthymia Score suggests symptoms are within the normal range or remission. Disclaimer: The YMRS is a tool designed for use by trained clinicians to assess mania severity. This interactive version is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. All Scales