The relationship between antipsychotic-induced akathisia and suicidal behaviour: a systematic review
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INTRODUCTION: Akathisia (Greek “not to sit”) is a movement disorder characterized by a subjective, inner sense of restlessness and difficulty in staying still and is often related to the initiation of or rapid escalation of antipsychotic medication.1 Akathisia is commonly accompanied by escalated levels of anxiety, agitation and dysphoric affect. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study […]