Topic: Psychomotor Agitation Author: Heba Mrouj Editor: Ihda Mahmoud Bani Khalaf, Sadeen Eid. Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: Psychomotor agitation, Agitated, Restlessness, DSM-5, Verbal de-escalation Overview  Psychomotor agitation (PMA) is a clinical term used to describe a set of symptoms characterized by restlessness, excessive physical activity, irritability, and changes in cognitive functions. It is associated with various psychiatric and medical conditions and represents a crucial issue in psychiatry.[1] The latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines agitation as “an excessive motor activity associated with a feeling of inner tension”.[2] PMA can manifest in several ways, […]