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Catatonia

Recognition and management of neuropsychiatric syndrome.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthNeurology

Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based consensus guidelines for the management of catatonia: Recommendations from the British Association for Psychopharmacology
National
Evidence-based consensus guidelines for the management of catatonia: Recommendations from the British Association for Psychopharmacology
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