Bradyphrenia is a neurological term referring to the slowness of thought common to many disorders of the brain.

Diseases

Disorders characterized by bradyphrenia include Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...

 and forms of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...

. Bradyphrenia can also be a side effect of psychiatric medications.

Characteristics

Patients with bradyphrenia may describe or may manifest slowed thought processes, evidenced by increased latency of response.

External links

• Age and Ageing article Discusses history of term, "bradyphrenia."