User:Amists/Catatonic Depression

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[edit] Description

Catatonic Depression is a rare form of major depression characterized by symptoms that include: Stupor, extreme negativism, peculiarities in voluntary movement, repetition of other people's words or actions, and excessive motor activity.

[edit] Prevailence

According to one small study [20%] of depressed patients displayed symptoms of Catatonia.