Recurrent Catatonia due to Episodic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Soumitra Das Sakshi Prasad Palak Atul Fichadia Abhigan Babu Shrestha Ozge C Amuk WilliamsAnil Bachu

Published in: Case reports in psychiatry (2022)

Our study shows a possible link between OCD and catatonia. Additionally, robust studies are needed in order to determine the pathophysiology of catatonia and the mechanism of ECT so that more beneficial therapeutics can be developed. A combination of ECT and antidepressants with ERP therapy for recurrent catatonia with OCD could be effective as a therapeutic modality.

Keyphrases

obsessive compulsive disorder
deep brain stimulation
major depressive disorder
small molecule