Catatonia, a state of unresponsiveness characterized by motoric immobility or excessive activity, can be a symptom of various psychiatric disorders. Understanding its causes, manifestations, and treatments is crucial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides comprehensive insights into catatonia, emphasizing evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Our expert editors ensure that content is clinically relevant and actionable, equipping psychiatrists to recognize and address catatonia effectively.
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Case Report
ECT for Catatonia With NPSLE, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy
July 25, 2024
The authors discuss a patient with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy who developed benzodiazepine-refractory catatonia and immunosuppression with complete resolution of symptoms after 20 ECT treatments.
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Dexmedetomidine for Agitation With Excited Catatonia
October 7, 2021
The α2-receptor agonist dexmedetomidine is generally used for short-term analgesia and sedation. This report describes several cases in which dexmedetomidine was used to treat agitation that accompanied excited catatonia.
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Metronidazole-Induced Leukoencephalopathy Presenting as Catatonia
September 23, 2021
The diagnosis of hypoactive delirium versus catatonia versus encephalopathy can be challenging. Here, read about a patient with metronidazole-induced leukoencephalopathy whose diagnosis was delayed due to the assumption his...
