Catatonic states are common in mood disorders, but often unnoticed. Identifying major depression with catatonic features takes a trained eye and could be a lifesaving observation.

Catatonic depression: According to the DSM-IV, the catatonic subtype of depression is characterized by “marked psychomotor disturbance.” This could include an increase or decrease in motor activity, ...

Thus far, the Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) specifier lineup has included some unsavory characters. As if these haven't been difficult enough, there is also the possibility of MDD patients ...