<qa>  What is the YMRS?After the screening period, patients fulfilling entrance criteria will be randomized to 100mg of zonisamide or placebo in a 2:1 ratio respectively. Patients will be assessed at baseline and on Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16-post randomization for weight, side effects, and symptoms. Symptoms will be assessed by the Young Mania Rating Scale YMRS, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale BPRS, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale HAMD, Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety HARS, and Self-report measures of general health and mental status at baseline, weeks 2, 4, 8, 12,and 16. At the conclusion of the study, patients will be tapered from the study medication and will return to their primary provider for continued treatment of their psychiatric condition. 