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Major Depression Disorder with Catatonic Features
Patients suffering from major depression disorder with catatonic features display abnormal mannerisms and movements, symptoms of this specifier include:
- Mutism.
- Behaviors repetition.
- Echolalia of other’s movements and words.
- Staying in rigid postures despite efforts to be moved.
- Long periods of immobility or unnecessary movement.
- Staying in uncomfortable or strange positions for long periods of time.
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