Bipolar disorder and mania
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
Score interpretation for Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Not independently reviewed
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | YMRS; original eleven-item clinician scale |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) |
Clinician score entry
Enter the total from a completed, anchored clinician assessment.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter the total from a completed, anchored clinician assessment.
Scoring method
Seven items contribute up to four points each; four contribute up to eight. The total spans 0–60.
Interpretation & limitations
- Higher totals indicate more severe rated manic symptoms; symptom duration, impairment and differential diagnosis remain separate clinical assessments.
- The total is not a bipolar diagnosis. Use the same edition and rater method for follow-up.