Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Movement Disorders

Abstract

All of the major movement disorders (Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Tourette syndrome) have important associated psychiatric dimensions. These if co-occurring together, cause signicant clinical burden and effect patients' quality of life and prognosis gets affected. Similarly, many of the major psychiatric disorders (such as Schizophrenia and Depression), involve abnormalities of movement. Many psychotropic medications are also known to cause movement disorders. A clinician should always assess the psychiatric comorbidities in relation to movement disorders that will help to build a holistic and pragmatic approach to management and consequently, improve the quality of life of the patient.