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What Is the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis? What Role Does It Play

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What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis? What role does it play in depression?


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Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, unusual thought patterns, and sometimes psychosis.

Delusional Schemes

Intricate beliefs or plans based on false judgments or interpretations, typically seen in psychiatric conditions.

Speak Rapidly

The act of talking quickly, which can be a symptom of nervousness, excitement, or conditions like mania.

Flight of Ideas

A rapid and continuous shifting of ideas and thoughts, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder.

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