Rediscovering chronic mania.
OBJECTIVE
This paper presents a case of chronic mania and reviews the diagnosis with respect to its definition and utility.


METHODS
A case of chronic mania is described.


RESULTS
Unremitting mania poses a diagnostic and management challenge.


CONCLUSIONS
Persistent mania of this duration is rare, but a diagnosis of chronic mania should not be rejected on the basis of chronicity.
Malhi
G S
GS
School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney.
Mitchell
P B
PB
Parker
G B
GB
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents