Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is otherwise capable of speech becomes unable to speak when exposed to specific situations...

of the DSM reflected the name change to selective mutism and redefined the disorder. Though elective mutism is no longer recognized by most psychiatrists...

muteness or mutism (from Latin mutus 'silent') is defined as an absence of speech, with or without an ability to hear the speech of others. Mutism is typically...

Cambridge, where he discovered his interest in astrophysics. He had selective mutism, which did not allow him to talk to women outside of his family unless...

disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism. Individual disorders can be diagnosed using the specific and unique...

Akinetic mutism is a medical condition where patients tend neither to move (akinesia) nor speak (mutism). It is the most extreme disorder of diminished...

middle school, he was diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder with selective mutism, as well as major depressive disorder. After his diagnosis, he began...

children with selective mutism exhibit higher levels of social anxiety and internalizing symptoms. Some children with selective mutism may also have minor...

disorder (OCD), and selective mutism. In one of her first speeches demanding climate action, Thunberg described her selective mutism as meaning she "only...

hunger, or thirst. Akinetic mutism has been associated with structural damage in a variety of brain areas. Akinetic mutism and catatonia may both manifest...