Understanding First Episode Mania-Euthymia (FEME)

FEME stands for First Episode Mania Euthymia. It is a term used to describe a situation in which an individual is diagnosed with bipolar disorder after their first manic episode and is subsequently able to achieve a state of euthymia, which is a period of stability in which neither mania nor depression are present. The term emphasizes the initial presentation and course of symptoms in the individual