Kevin Sanders is a 34 year old man who has been feeling unusually irritable for the past
week. He tells the social worker that during this period of time he has had increased
energy and activity and sleeps less. Kevin admits that it has been difficult for him to
complete reports on the job. His supervisor has become concerned and referred Kevin to
the Employee Assistance Department. “I have rapid, pressured speech, and I can’t seem
to stop talking.” said Kevin. He adds, “I just can’t seem to sit still, either.” The social
worker notices that Kevin was easily distracted. Kevin is in good health and takes no
medications. What diagnosis best fits Kevin’s symptom picture?
a) Bipolar I disorder, with mixed features
b) Hypomanic episode
c) Manic episode
d) Cyclothymic disorder
c)
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