Total Score Severity
0 – 12 No mania / Normal
13 – 19 Minimal mania (hypomania)
20 – 25 Mild mania
26 – 38 Moderate mania
39 – 60 Severe mania
Example
Item Score
Elevated Mood 2
Increased Motor Activity 3
Sexual Interest 1
Sleep 2
Irritability 6 (out of 8)
Speech 4 (out of 8)
Thought Content 5 (out of 8)
Disruptive Behavior 4 (out of 8)
Appearance 1
Insight 2
Aggressive Behavior 3
Total Score = sum of all = 33
Interpretation: Moderate mania