

“Hypomania is characterised by elevated mood in addition to behaviour change including increased energy, increased confidence, increased activity, impulsivity, irritability, disinhibition, and a reduced need for sleep,” as per American Psychological Association (APA, 1994 and World Health Organization (2010). A form of mental illness, hypomania is characterised by a period of ‘over-activeness’ which can impact the day-to-day functioning of a person suffering from depression, according to established studies. Hypomania, even though associated with bipolar disorder, can also occur on its own.

Here’s more about the mental health condition of hypomania.
