Catatonia associated with another mental disorder

Motor and activity disturbances occur in the context of another mental disorder – most commonly depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. They may include prolonged immobility (stupor), adoption of rigid postures, mutism, or automatic imitation of the movements and words of others. These symptoms do not result from substance use or other medical conditions. Diagnosis requires prior identification of the mental disorder with which catatonia is associated.

Symptoms

• Stupor
• Maintaining rigid postures imposed by others (catalepsy)
• Mutism
• Active resistance or negativism to commands
• Adoption of bizarre or uncomfortable body postures
• Repetitive rhythmic movements without apparent purpose
• Echolalia
• Automatic imitation of movements performed by others (echopraxia)

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

• obecność objawów katatonicznych
• występowanie w kontekście innego zaburzenia psychicznego

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Catatonia associated with another mental disorder are:

• stupor
• katalepsja
• mutyzm

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Catatonia associated with another mental disorder, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

• Schizofrenia (6A20)
• Zaburzenie schizoafektywne (6A21)
• Zaburzenie dwubiegunowe typu I (6A60)

Frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of Catatonia associated with another mental disorder?

Symptoms associated with Catatonia associated with another mental disorder (ICD-11 6A40) include: Stupor, Maintaining rigid postures imposed by others (catalepsy), Mutism, Active resistance or negativism to commands, Adoption of bizarre or uncomfortable body postures, Repetitive rhythmic movements without apparent purpose, Echolalia, Automatic imitation of movements performed by others (echopraxia).

How is Catatonia associated with another mental disorder diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Catatonia associated with another mental disorder (6A40) include: obecność objawów katatonicznych; występowanie w kontekście innego zaburzenia psychicznego.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Catatonia associated with another mental disorder?

The differential diagnosis of Catatonia associated with another mental disorder (6A40) includes: Schizofrenia (6A20), Zaburzenie schizoafektywne (6A21), Zaburzenie dwubiegunowe typu I (6A60).

WHO ICD-11 source

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