For the past several weeks, Ian's thinking races from one idea to the next, and he cannot stay focused on any one idea. He feels pressure to keep on talking, feels a decreased need for sleep, and has been arrested for harassing pedestrians on the street. Of the following, what diagnosis would Ian most likely be given?

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Ian's symptoms suggest a manic episode, which is characterized by racing thoughts, pressured speech, decreased need for sleep, and impulsive behavior such as harassing pedestrians. These symptoms are consistent with bipolar disorder, which involves episodes of mania or hypomania.

For the Past Several Weeks, Ian's Thinking Races from One