Book | Chapter
Catatonia—phenomenology, psychopathology, and pathophysiology
pp. 337-345
Abstract
The chapter provides an overview about catatonia. Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome that can be characterized by a peculiar constellation of affective, motor, and behavioral symptoms. Phenomenologically, these patients often report intense and uncontrollable anxieties which they cannot control. These can occur in the context of various psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, depression, and mania. I conclude that catatonia is a final common functional pathway into which different disorders can converge.
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Stanghellini Giovanni, Aragona Massimiliano (2016) An experiential approach to psychopathology: what is it like to suffer from mental disorders?. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 337-345
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-29945-7_18
Full citation:
Northoff Georg (2016) „Catatonia—phenomenology, psychopathology, and pathophysiology“, In: G. Stanghellini & M. Aragona (eds.), An experiential approach to psychopathology, Dordrecht, Springer, 337–345.