Kayla has experienced a decrease in the need for sleep for the past three nights, is extremely talkative and creative, and has engaged in some very risky behaviour during this time. Kayla is in the midst of which type of mood episode?

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Kayla is exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode, which is characterized by decreased need for sleep, increased talkativeness, increased creativity, and risk-taking behavior. This is not a dissociative, major depressive, or compulsive episode.

Kayla Has Experienced a Decrease in the Need for Sleep