Elective mutism—an atypical antecedent of schizophrenia
- 30 September 1985
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Adolescence
- Vol. 8 (3) , 289-292
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-1971(85)80060-9
Abstract
Elective mutism (EM) is a rare psychiatric condition of childhood involving refusal to speak in social situations. We herewith describe such a case which developed into a full-blown schizophrenic illness. This may be the first detailed report of such an outcome in the literature.Keywords
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