YMRS

Young Mania Rating Scale

11 items

Score 0–60

past 48 hours

11-item clinician-rated scale for severity of manic symptoms. Items 1–4, 7, 10–11 are scored 0–4; items 5, 6, 8, 9 are double-weighted 0–8. Total 0–60.

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Rate each item based on the patient’s presentation over the last 48 hours (and patient self-report). Use intermediate values (1, 3, 5, 7) when the presentation falls between two anchors.

0 / 11 answered

1. Elevated mood

2. Increased motor activity / energy

3. Sexual interest

4. Sleep

5. Irritability (double-weighted)

6. Speech (rate and amount) (double-weighted)

7. Language / thought disorder

8. Content (double-weighted)

9. Disruptive-aggressive behavior (double-weighted)

10.

10. Appearance

11.

11. Insight

Licensing

Developed by Young RC, Biegel JT, Ziegler VE, Meyer DA (1978). Reproduced for clinical and educational use with attribution.

Citation

Young RC, Biegel JT, Ziegler VE, Meyer DA. A rating scale for mania: reliability, validity and sensitivity. Br J Psychiatry. 1978 Nov;133:429-35.

This tool is for education and clinical decision support — it does not substitute for a full clinical evaluation. Always interpret results in the context of a complete history and exam.