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Dirk M. Dhossche, M.D.
Dr. Dirk M. Dhossche is a psychiatrist in Spokane, Washington and is affiliated with Inland Northwest Behavioral Health.
Dirk M. Dhossche, M.D.
1. Dr. Dirk Dhossche Introduction

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1. Dr. Dirk Dhossche Introduction
01:38

2. The COVID-19 pandemic and child/adolescent catatonia
03:08

3. What are the biggest obstacles to ECT access?
04:01

4. What role does substance abuse play in catatonia?
02:28

5. Do you think cannabis use plays a role in catatonia?
00:44

6. Experience with catatonia in autism and other developmental disorders
06:38

7. Is catatonia often seen as behavioral issues in other conditions?
04:14

8. What role does trauma play in catatonia?
03:40

9. Are there any remarkable recoveries you'd like to share?
02:59

10. What's the youngest patient you've seen with catatonia?
00:50

11. The lengths parents have gone through to get their children ECT
01:35

12. Ongoing/maintenance ECT
02:13

13. Addressing misconceptions in psychiatry about catatonia
03:09

14. Are there different types of benzodiazepines you like to use?
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15. Why are benzodiazepines so effective?
01:26

16. Are benzodiazepines effective in treating excited catatonia?
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17. Why did you want to get involved with The Catatonia Foundation?
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18. What do you hope The Catatonia Foundation can accomplish?
01:34
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