15th February 2025

A 60-year-old patient calls the crisis line asking for an urgent appointment.

A 60-year-old patient calls the crisis line asking for an urgent appointment. She informs you that she stopped her antipsychotic medication recently; she felt she no longer needed it since her symptoms were well managed. However, she has since found herself making involuntary facial movements, blinking repeatedly and smacking her lips. These movements are making her feel nervous about being out in public. What is the likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.