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To explore the clinical management of schizophrenia cases with catatonia and the relevance of treatment interventions.

November 11, 2025Discover MedicineOpen Access

The freeze frame: decoding schizophrenia with catatonia in two cases

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AYAlexandre Yacques BCBrendan T. Carroll LPLashonda PayneLincoln Memorial University

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Case reports reveal effective treatment strategies with ECT and lorazepam for schizophrenia with catatonia, indicating legal guardianship is crucial for care.

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To explore the clinical management of schizophrenia cases with catatonia and the relevance of treatment interventions.
Presented two case reports of adult male patients with schizophrenia and catatonia
Monitored patients during prolonged hospital stays and up to six months post-discharge
Analyzed treatment outcomes related to the use of ECT, lorazepam, and antipsychotics
Both patients received ECT and lorazepam as part of their treatment
Legal guardianship allowed for timely initiation of treatment
Evidence-informed strategies indicated the need for individualized treatment planning

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Yacques et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69252e96c0ce034ddc35636d https://doi.org/10.1007/s44337-025-00507-2

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Case reports reveal effective treatment strategies with ECT and lorazepam for schizophrenia with catatonia, indicating legal guardianship is crucial for care.

The freeze frame: decoding schizophrenia with catatonia in two cases

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The freeze frame: decoding schizophrenia with catatonia in two cases

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