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The Forced Swim Test as a Model of Depressive-like Behavior

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[About the Cotard's syndrome].

Agnes Nagy¹, Viktor Vörös, Tamás Tényi

¹Pszichiátriai és Pszichoterápiás Klinika, Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Pécs.

Neuropsychopharmacologia Hungarica : a Magyar Pszichofarmakologiai Egyesulet Lapja = Official Journal of the Hungarian Association of Psychopharmacology

|February 14, 2009

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Cotard's syndrome is a rare psychiatric condition characterized by nihilistic delusions. This review covers its etiology, psychoneurology, and clinical management for better recognition and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Neurology
Psychopathology

Background:

Cotard's syndrome, a rare psychiatric condition, is characterized by nihilistic delusions.
The syndrome involves patients denying their own existence and the external world.

Discussion:

This review explores the etiology, psychoneurology, and historical aspects of Cotard's syndrome.
It covers terminology, classification, differential diagnosis, and psychopathology.
Phenomenological and existential aspects are also discussed.

Key Insights:

Latest biological and neuropsychological findings are presented.
Three clinical cases are reviewed to illustrate the syndrome.
Understanding the syndrome aids in recognition and treatment.

Outlook:

The review provides insights into treatment strategies, disease course, and prognosis.
A deeper understanding facilitates easier recognition and more adequate therapy.
Further research into the neurobiological underpinnings is warranted.