Catatonia

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.

Recently published article about Catatonia

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ECT for Catatonia With NPSLE, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy

July 25, 2024

The authors discuss a case of NPSLE in a patient with epilepsy and cerebral palsy who developed protracted catatonia refractory to benzodiazepines and immunosuppression with complete resolution of symptoms...
Breaking Down Emerging Research on Catatonia in Schizophrenia
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June 26, 2024

Emerging research has convinced modern psychiatry to reconsider catatonia as a symptom of schizophrenia rather than a standalone condition.
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When Lorazepam Worsens Delirium in Your Catatonic Patient

January 2, 2024

The authors present 2 cases detailing effective alternative strategies in treating co-occurring catatonia and delirium.
PCC
Commentary on Catatonia and Competency to Stand Trial

December 26, 2023

N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM, comments on a recent publication in the PCC.
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Catatonia and Psychosis With Hyperthyroidism

November 23, 2023

Catatonia is a rare manifestation of hyperthyroidism. This report describes a case of catatonia and psychosis resulting from hyperthyroidism in a woman with no previous psychiatric history.
PCC
Complex Long-Term Catatonia

November 2, 2023

This is a case of an inpatient with catatonic schizophrenia with multiple systemic repercussions and complex etiology.

Recent JCP Articles on Catatonia

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Comparison of Catatonia Risk of 30 Antipsychotics

December 14, 2022

In this postmarketing study, first-generation antipsychotics were associated with a greater risk of catatonia syndromes compared to second-generation antipsychotics.
JCP
Prevalent Gaps in Understanding Catatonia

August 17, 2021

Underdiagnosis of catatonia may occur because of its heterogeneous phenotypes and a lack of harmony between the DSM-5 and the Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale.
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February 15, 2007

Recent PCC Articles on Catatonia

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Catatonia After Withdrawal of Quetiapine

December 29, 2022

A 66-year-old woman treated in the inpatient unit for severe psychotic depression developed severe catatonia after stopping quetiapine.
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ECT in Children With Lupus Cerebritis and Catatonia

December 1, 2022

A 13-year-old girl with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with psychosis and persistent catatonia unresponsive to immunosuppressive agents and a benzodiazepine was successfully treated with ECT.
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Low-Dose Lorazepam in the Treatment of Catatonia

November 3, 2022

This report highlights a case of catatonia treated with low-dose lorazepam.

Featured Catatonia Research

PCC

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.
PCC

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...
PCC

July 22, 2021

Here, the authors present a case of catatonia that failed treatment with several antipsychotics, resulting in the development of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. Read on to find out...
PCC
Catatonia Secondary to Anti–NMDA-Receptor Encephalitis

September 26, 2023

While it may signify a primary psychiatric etiology, catatonic presentations often develop secondary to substance exposure or medical illnesses.
PCC
Catatonia and Competency to Stand Trial

August 24, 2023

This report investigates issues surrounding catatonia and competency to stand trial.
PCC
Catatonia in the Context of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

August 3, 2023

This is the case of an elderly woman who presented with symptoms of catatonia that were refractory to traditional treatment and was found to have a cerebral venous sinus...
PCC
Quetiapine-Induced Acute-Onset Catatonia

May 18, 2023

This report describes a rare occurrence of catatonia following administration of quetiapine and a possible mechanism by which quetiapine-induced catatonia may have arisen.
PCC
Malignant Catatonia in Opioid and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

March 16, 2023

Malignant catatonia can occur during simultaneous benzodiazepine and opioid withdrawal.
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Reversal of Symptoms of Catatonic Coma With Lorazepam

February 2, 2023

In this case of catatonic coma, which precipitated a palliative care consult, full-dose lorazepam challenge changed the clinical course.

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