<qa>  What is the CARS-M scale designed to measure the symptoms of Mania associated withCLINICIAN ADMINISTERED RATING SCALE FOR MANIA CARS - M The CARS-M is a scale devised specifically to measure the symptoms of Mania associated with BPAD. It is administered as a structured clinical interview. The scale comprises of 15 items and assesses the severity of manic and psychotic symptomatology. 