Can trauma condition vulnerable individuals to develop catatonic symptoms?

Jackson Hortenstine, Nagy Youssef

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Abstract

Limited research has been done on the risk and predisposing factors of catatonic symptoms induced by traumatic events. There seem to be two types or constructs of conditioning that predispose an individual to catatonic symptoms in response to traumatic events: external conditioning and internal conditioning. Here, we review a study that found a significant correlation between the Bush–Francis Catatonia Scale and the Adverse Childhood Experience questionnaire; we also review studies of rats that were conditioned to expect an electric shock who developed catatonia-like immobility without the shock being applied. We also review the clinical case report of a previously traumatized individual.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number354
JournalBrain Sciences
Volume10
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2020

Keywords

  • Catatonia
  • Conditioning
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience

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