Adult Bipolar Disorder Screening Test

Questions:

Manic or Hypomanic Symptoms (Elevated Mood, Energy, and Activity):

• I have felt unusually energetic or hyperactive, with more energy than I typically have.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have experienced periods where I felt overly confident, even to the point of being reckless or making poor decisions.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have had trouble sleeping because I feel too energetic or restless, even when I am tired.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have been more talkative than usual, or I find myself talking very quickly and jumping from topic to topic.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have engaged in impulsive or risky behavior (e.g., spending money excessively, engaging in unsafe activities, or making rash decisions).
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

Depressive Symptoms (Low Mood, Lack of Energy, and Withdrawal):

• I have felt sad, hopeless, or down for extended periods of time, and it felt hard to see the positives in life.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have lost interest or pleasure in activities I used to enjoy, even things that used to excite me.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have felt unusually tired, drained, or lacking in energy, even after rest or sleep.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have had trouble concentrating or making decisions, even on simple tasks.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I have had thoughts of death or suicide, or I have felt that life is not worth living.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never