Table 2.

Outline of Mania dimension scale. Table shows key points and ranges on the M dimensions together with the criteria defining the ranges. More details including explicit guidelines for ratings can be found in page 3 of the BADDS rating guidelines (Appendix A).

Range on M dimension	Criterion defining range
0	No evidence of manic features during lifetime
1–19	Elation or irritability and 1+ associated manic symptoms for a distinct period
20–39	Elation or irritability and 3+ associated manic symptoms for at least 1 day
40–59	At least one hypomanic episode
60–79	At least one manic episode but never experienced a manic episode meeting criteria for "incapacitating mania" (as defined in BADDS guidelines)
80–100	At least one manic episode meeting criteria for "incapacitating mania" (as defined in BADDS guidelines)