Functionality - Not Exactly Clear-Cut

Two weeks ago, in my piece, Mania vs Hypomania and the DSM, I observed that the key distinguishing feature is severity, which translates to the issue of functionality vs non-functionality. According to the DSM-IV, for mania:

The mood disturbance is sufficiently severe to cause marked impairment in occupational functioning or in usual social activities or relationships with others, or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to...

Source: John McManamy's SharePosts - February 17, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: John McManamy Source Type: blogs