Acute catatonia on medical wards: a case series

Abstract Background Catatonia is a behavioral syndrome which presents with an inability to move normally. It is associated with mood disorders and schizophrenia, as well as with medical and neurological conditions. It is an expression of the severity of the underlying condition. The awareness of cat...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Doran, John D. Sheehan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1714-z