Catatonia is a disorder that disrupts a person’s awareness of the world around them. People with this condition sometimes react very little or not at all to their surroundings, or might behave in ways that are unusual, unexpected or unsafe to themselves or others.

Catatonia is a complex syndrome most commonly seen in people with underlying mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, or psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. [2] [3] People with catatonia exhibit abnormal movement and behaviors, which vary from person to person and may fluctuate in intensity within a single episode. [4]

2024年8月7日 · Catatonia is a group of symptoms that usually involve a lack of movement and communication but can also include agitation, confusion, and restlessness. Until recently, doctors thought it was a...

2023年5月8日 · Catatonia, a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by abnormal movements, behaviors, and withdrawal, is a condition that is most often seen in mood disorders but can also be seen in psychotic, medical, neurologic, and other disorders.

Catatonia is a syndrome that has been associated with several mental illness disorders but that has also presented with other medical conditions. It is defined as a group of symptoms that involve a lack of movement as well as a lack of communication. It can be accompanied by agitation, confusion, and restlessness.

2021年7月7日 · Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric condition that affects both behavior and motor function, and results in unresponsiveness in someone who otherwise appears to be awake.

2020年2月28日 · Catatonia is a rare side effect of some medications used to treat mental illnesses. If you suspect that a medication is causing catatonia, seek immediate medical attention.

Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome that has been reported to occur in more than 10% of patients with acute psychiatric illnesses. Two subtypes of the syndrome have been identified. Catatonia of the retarded type is characterized by immobility, ...

Catatonia is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder affecting movement, speech and complex behavior often involving disturbances is autonomic (involuntary) functions or affect (moods, feelings and attitude). No one’s life should be lost to Catatonia. How common is Catatonia? Click on underlined statistics for sources.

2022年2月13日 · Catatonia is a psychomotor disorder that affects both speech and behavior functions. It can manifest as a state of stupor and unresponsiveness or as restlessness, agitation, and confusion. Catatonia was first identified as a discrete syndrome in 1874 by Karl Kahlbaum.