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Pharmacologic management of adolescent catatonia: A dual-case series.

Lauren LeibyLauryn ShiplettWendy LinMatthew DickHannah Thornton
Published in: The mental health clinician (2024)
This case series of 2 adolescent patients with catatonia demonstrates marginal reduction in symptoms with high-dose lorazepam in conjunction with ECT, with minimal side effects. This case series adds to the limited available literature regarding treatment of catatonia in pediatric patients and highlights the need for further study into effective treatment alternatives.
Keyphrases
  • high dose
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • systematic review
  • low dose
  • combination therapy
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • smoking cessation