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DSM-5 & ICD-11 Diagnostic Criteria for Mania : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Apr 7, 2026Apr 7, 2026

Mnemonic: ME DIG FAST

Required symptoms:

  1. Mood elevated/irritable
  2. Energy increased

Other symptoms: Several symptoms (ICD-11) or Atleast 3 (DSM-5) of –

  1. Distractibility
  2. Impulsivity
    • Hypersexuality
    • Overspending
    • Over-socialization
    • Over-religious
  3. Grandiosity/inflated self-esteem
  4. Flight of ideas
  5. Activity level increased
  6. Sleep need decreased
  7. Talkativeness
ManiaHypomania
Required duration7 days4 days
Functional impairmentYesNo
Flight of ideas & Psychotic symptomsCan haveNo
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