Tasha was admitted to the hospital after she was arrested for writing thousands of dollars in bad checks over the past two weeks. A psychological evaluation requested by her lawyer revealed clear manic symptoms, with a history of major depression last year. What diagnostic category would best fit this description?

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Answer:

Bipolar 1

Explanation:

bipolar I disorder involves episodes of severe mania and often depression. A manic episode must include at least three of the following symptoms: increased talkativeness, increased self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, increase in goal-direct activity, energy level, or irritability, racing thoughts,poor attention, increased risk-taking (spending money, risky sexual behaviors, etc.)

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