Why it fits
First manic-like presentation in later life, neurological signs, frontal disinhibition
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First manic-like presentation in later life, neurological signs, frontal disinhibition
Stroke, brain tumour, dementia, thyrotoxicosis, corticosteroid exposure.
Sustained episodic activation plus decreased need for sleep are the key separators.
Separates the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group. It is not specific to Organic late-onset "mania".
Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group — not specific to Organic late-onset "mania"
Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group — not specific to Organic late-onset "mania"
First manic-like presentation in later life, neurological signs, frontal disinhibition
Stroke, brain tumour, dementia, thyrotoxicosis, corticosteroid exposure.
Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group.
Sustained episodic activation plus decreased need for sleep are the key separators.
Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group.
Sleep change is one of the highest-yield discriminators Hypomania is commonly found only on careful retrospective history One of the easiest high-risk states to miss Acute stimulant states can mimic both mania and psychosis Treat switching as diagnostically meaningful
Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group.
None listed
Applies to the Mania / Hypomania / Mixed States group.
None listed
Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.