The first case of catatonic psychosis caused by a synthetic derivate of Cannabis, Spice, has been described by researchers. The relation between the consumption of this substance, a psychotic break ...

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 ...

A teenager who took bath salts in the Alps was left in a catatonic state for over a month - unable to move or speak. The 17-year-old had taken a small tablet while on vacation that police later ...

Blow me over. Autism Speaks, one of the major autism organizations, has recognized catatonia as an important symptom in autism, and has endorsed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for its treatment. This ...