Henri is concerned about his friend, Tobias. Tobias is full of energy and pep one day and then extremely depressed the next. Tobias talks quickly and seems very lively when he is feeling good. Then he is completely withdrawn and hopeless when he is feeling bad. What would a psychiatrist MOST likely conclude about Tobias?


He is experiencing acute stress.


He has bipolar disorder.


He is having hallucinations.


He is schizophrenic.

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A psychiatrist would most likely conclude that Tobias has bipolar disorder. His described symptoms of fluctuating periods of high energy and liveliness followed by periods of deep depression are characteristic of this condition, which involves significant mood swings. The other options do not align with the symptoms presented.