Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome that is often missed and the stakes are high. This session breaks down how to recognize it, navigate diagnostic challenges, and respond with effective treatment. Learn how medical complications can escalate quickly, especially in correctional settings, and what it takes to identify and manage catatonia safely and accurately in environments where complexity and risk are amplified.

• Describe the diagnostic criteria for catatonia as well as its different presentations
• Identify why catatonia is underdiagnosed
• Differentiate the treatment modalities for catatonia

Level: Advanced