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Hear From Catatonia Experts
Catatonia can be confusing, frightening, and widely misunderstood—even within healthcare settings. To help families and clinicians access clear, practical education, The Catatonia Foundation (TCF) interviewed 11 psychiatrists with recognized expertise in catatonia. These short video clips (typically 1–5 minutes) are drawn from longer, question-based interviews.
How to Use This Video Library
You can explore the videos in two ways:
Browse by Expert
View all clips from each psychiatrist in one place to hear their perspective across multiple topics.
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Search by Question or Topic
Use the topic filter/search to find clips that address a specific question (e.g., excited catatonia, lorazepam challenge, ECT, autism, substance use, medical causes, anxiety, and more).
Because each clip is a response to a specific prompt (and sometimes a follow-up), you may hear different emphases or language across experts. This variation is expected in clinical practice. Our goal is to provide credible, experience-based education and reduce barriers to recognition and treatment.
Important Context and Medical Disclaimer
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The video clips on this page are provided for general educational purposes only. They reflect professional perspectives and clinical experience but are not intended to guide care for any specific individual.
The speakers are not providing clinical consultation, and no clinician–patient relationship is created by viewing or using this content.
Assessment and treatment decisions for catatonia require individualized clinical evaluation and remain the responsibility of the treating healthcare team. TCF cannot review medical records, recommend specific tests or medications, or advise on individual treatment decisions.
If you believe someone may be experiencing catatonia or their condition is worsening, seek urgent medical attention. If this is an emergency, call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number.
To view by expert, click one of the images below
Scott Beach, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Stanley N. Caroff, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine
Brendan T. Carroll, M.D. Adena Regional Medical Center
Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Jorge Cuevas, M.D.
Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital
Dirk M. Dhossche, M.D.
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
Gregory Fricchione, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
​Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Gábor Gazdag
Semmelweis University
Jahn Ferenc South Pest Hospital
Neera Ghaziuddin, M.D.
University of Michigan
Vaughn McCall, M.D.
​Medical College of Georgia
Georg Northoff, M.D., Ph.D.
The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research (University of Ottawa)
Jonathan Rogers, Ph.D.
​University College London.
About These Interviews
The views expressed are those of the individual speakers and are presented for educational purposes. Clinical examples and experiences shared are illustrative and do not predict outcomes.
Inclusion of a speaker or clip does not constitute endorsement of any specific clinician, institution, diagnostic approach, or treatment.
Assessment and treatment of catatonia must be tailored to the individual.
Note for clinicians: These clips are not clinical guidelines. They reflect expert commentary and experience. For clinical decision-making, consult current evidence-based resources and your institution’s protocols.