Despite all the criticism of DSM-5, the new classification of psychiatric diseases has one triumph to report: bringing back the diagnosis of catatonia as an almost independent disease entity. The new ...

NICE, France — Catatonic syndrome is a common child and adolescent psychotic disorder that responds well to benzodiazepines, with the addition of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) if there is ...

Catatonia is an experience associated with a person taking a rigid or mute stance. Aspects of catatonia can also include unusual posturing, repetitive movements, repeating speech, and agitation. It is ...