Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome of abnormal motor behavior and withdrawal. Affected people appear withdrawn, interact little with their surroundings and process information with difficulty; presentations vary widely, from stuporous immobility and mutism to excited agitation with repetitive movements and posturing, and a malignant form brings life threatening autonomic instability. It occurs most often alongside mood disorders such as major depression and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, though clinicians now recognize it across many medical and neurological conditions. The DSM-5 and ICD-11 both require three or more specific symptoms for diagnosis. Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy are the most effective treatments and lead to remission of symptoms in most cases.
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Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome most commonly seen in people with underlying mood disorders such as major depressive disorder, or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
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Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome most commonly seen in people with underlying mood disorders such as major depressive disorder, or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
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The term "catatonia" was first used by German psychiatrist Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum in 1874, in his book Die Katatonie oder das Spannungsirresein, which translates to "Catatonia or Tension Insanity".
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