What is
Catatonia?

Catatonia is a mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.

What Is It?

Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric condition marked by abnormalities in movement, behaviour, and responsiveness, often associated with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, mood disorders, or certain medical conditions. It can involve a range of symptoms including immobility, mutism, staring, rigidity, repetitive movements, or extreme agitation.

Common Experiences

People experiencing catatonia may find themselves unable to move or speak, hold unusual postures for extended periods, or repeat words or movements involuntarily. Others might experience a sudden shift between agitation and withdrawal, or appear unresponsive to their surroundings despite being conscious.

How It Can Affect You

Catatonia can be deeply distressing and disruptive, often requiring urgent medical or psychiatric treatment. It may interfere with a person's ability to care for themselves, communicate, or engage with others, and without proper treatment, it can lead to complications like malnutrition, injury, or worsening of the underlying condition.