What is it about?
This is about a young person developing distortion of her thoughts and perceptions on the background of difficulty with walking, talking and with everyday functioning.
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Why is it important?
It is important to be mindful that people with movement disorders are vulnerable to develop psychiatric illnesses.
Perspectives
This case highlights the importance of routinely screening young people for early signs of psychosis so that early intervention can be provided.
Dr Tamoor Mirza
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This page is a summary of: Primary genetic dystonia and first episode of psychosis, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, November 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0004867417744256.
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