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MedicalMay 18, 2026

Catatonia Limbic System Alterations Identified in Systematic Review of Neurobiological Evidence

TL;DR: A 2026 systematic review in European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience argues that catatonia, a syndrome of freezing, mutism, and abnormal movement, may involve underweighted limbic-system circuitry linking emotional regulation with motor…

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Bipolar DisorderOctober 5, 2023

Bipolar Mania & Brain Activation: Right Ventral PFC & Limbic Dysfunction

Mania is characterized by emotional dysregulation, sleep disturbances, and impaired judgment. Understanding its underlying brain circuitry could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment. Key Facts: Mania involves decreased activity in the right ventral prefron…

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Catatonia Limbic System Alterations Identified in Systematic Review of Neurobiological Evidence

Bipolar Mania & Brain Activation: Right Ventral PFC & Limbic Dysfunction

The findings. The context. The caveats.