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Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM)

Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) Test

Understand current mania or hypomania symptom severity in about 1 minute. Five quick questions support fast screening, tracking changes over time, and deciding next clinical steps.

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Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRMS)

Measures the severity of recent self-reported manic or hypomanic symptoms such as elevated mood, energy, talkativeness, and activity level.

Normal range

Elevated symptoms

0 – 5: Normal range | 6 – 20: Elevated symptoms

A score of 9 falls in the Elevated symptoms range, indicating a higher level of self-reported manic or hypomanic symptoms over the recent period.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People tracking mood swings

41%OF USERS

Individuals who notice bursts of energy, reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts, or irritability use it to gauge whether recent changes might reflect hypomania or mania.

Patients with bipolar diagnosis

34%OF USERS

People already diagnosed with bipolar disorder take it to monitor symptom severity over time and spot early signs of an upswing.

Clinicians doing quick screening

25%OF USERS

Mental health and primary care professionals use it as a fast check-in to decide if a fuller assessment or treatment adjustment may be needed.

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Altman's Scale for Self-Assessment of Mania (ASfSoM)

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9.6

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6.9 — 12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for the current severity of manic or hypomanic symptoms. It focuses on recent changes in mood, energy, activity, and speech.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is used with adolescents and adults when manic symptoms are suspected or when monitoring bipolar disorder. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

What time period should be rated?

Rate the most recent period indicated on the form, typically the past week. Use the option that best matches the highest level reached during that period.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 5 items and usually takes about 1 minute to complete. Each item uses a brief set of graded response choices.

How should the results be used?

Scores support clinical screening and symptom tracking over time. Elevated scores should be reviewed by a qualified clinician and may indicate the need for further assessment.

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Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) Test - Symptoms and Signs

bipolar disorder hypomania psychopathology

This brief self-report measure is used to screen for current symptoms consistent with mania or hypomania. The Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) asks respondents to rate recent mood and behavior changes relevant to bipolar-spectrum presentations.

It consists of 5 items and typically requires about 1 minutes to complete. Items focus on observable or subjectively experienced changes (e.g., elevated mood, increased energy, talkativeness, and activity) over a recent time frame.

The Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) can support symptom monitoring over time and help guide decisions about whether further clinical evaluation is indicated. It was developed by Altman, E.

Author: Altman, E.

Literature: Altman, E. G., Hedeker, D., Peterson, J. L., & Davis, J. M. The Altman self-rating mania scale. Biological Psychiatry. 1997.

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