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Bipolar (Manic Depression) Screening Test

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Many people who have a Bipolar Disorder, also known as Manic Depression (extreme highs and lows) don't think there is anything wrong, especially when they are in the hyper (manic) phase of the illness. Typically, when the person is in a more manic phase, their family and/or friends are concerned about what is happening. A professional would ask the client or family members some of the questions below. The you/they sentence structure is for you to answer for yourself or as a concerned individual.

The following questions represent many of the areas a professional would be evaluating. To get an accurate screening, it is very important for you to answer each and every question honestly. As you read through these questions, remember that we all may have experienced one or more bad moments or bad days. A short time means a few hours up to a couple of days; not weeks or months.

Your responses to these questions are strictly confidential and are not saved and/or recorded by Resurrection Health Care or any other entity.

Please answer YES or NO to the following questions.

After responding to the questions, click on the "Score" button below to see your results. Click "Reset" to start over.

  1. Do you/they have a decreased need for sleep, maybe feeling rested after only 3 or 4 hours of sleep?

    Yes No

  2. Are you/they more talkative than usual or feel pressured to keep talking?

    Yes No

  3. Do you/they have a flight of ideas or jump from one subject to another or act as if thoughts are racing through the brain?

    Yes No

  4. You/they have increased some goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) and/or are physically more agitated.

    Yes No

  5. Are you/they easily distracted by some type of external stimulus, regardless of importance or relevance?

    Yes No

  6. You/they are excessively involved in some pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g. buying sprees, sexual activity, foolish business investments)?

    Yes No

  7. Do you/they have an inflated sense of self-esteem or self-importance?

    Yes No

  8. Are you/they hard to reason with when they decide to do something that is not in their best interests?

    Yes No

  9. This behavior is causing you/them problems in social, relationship and/or occupational functions or activities.

    Yes No

  10. The behaviors have lasted more than 4 or 5 days and are not the result of drug abuse, medication or some other medical treatment.

    Yes No

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