ENG.GNM-S.Y-PSY-PAPER-2022 Q-1 a) Define Mania. Mania is a specific period characterized by an abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. This abnormal mood period lasts at least one week (or less if hospitalization is necessary). During mania, patients exhibit unusually elevated mood, inappropriate and increased excitement, increased irritability, severe insomnia, grandiosity, rapid speech, disconnected and racing thoughts, increased sexual desire, significantly elevated energy and activity levels, poor judgment, and