Catatonia

Understanding Catatonia: Features, Subtypes, Causes, Assessment & Treatment

8 Page Handout

You Will Receive:

• What is Catatonia?

• How the DSM-5 Classifies Catatonia

• The 12 DSM-5 Catatonic Features

• Clinical Subtypes: Retarded, Excited & Malignant

• Associated & Underlying Conditions

• Assessment: The Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale (BFCRS)

• Critical Differential Diagnosis: Catatonia, NMS & Anti-NMDA Encephalitis

• Evidence-Based Treatment for Catatonia

• Catatonia in Special Populations

• Clinical Considerations & Supporting Individuals with Catatonia