Culture-bound syndromes refer to patterns of symptoms that are recognized as disorders within specific cultural groups but not necessarily in other cultures. They can involve somatic, cognitive, or behavioral expressions. Examples include amok from Southeast Asia, semen loss from East India, and ataque de nervios from Latin America. There is debate around whether these are best explained by Western psychiatry or as cultural expressions of distress. The DSM-5 moved away from the term "culture-bound syndromes" and instead uses the term "cultural concepts of distress" to emphasize that distress is culturally framed and communicated in culturally specific ways across groups.
World View of Disorders and Culture Bound SyndromesImran Waheed
A lecture by Dr Imran Waheed, Consultant Psychiatrist, delivered in Birmingham, UK on February 7th 2012. The audience was medical students in Birmingham.
Culture bound syndrome, culture related specific disorders, culture specific disorders/ syndromes, exotic psychiatric syndromes or Rare atypical unclassifiable disorders.
World View of Disorders and Culture Bound SyndromesImran Waheed
A lecture by Dr Imran Waheed, Consultant Psychiatrist, delivered in Birmingham, UK on February 7th 2012. The audience was medical students in Birmingham.
Culture bound syndrome, culture related specific disorders, culture specific disorders/ syndromes, exotic psychiatric syndromes or Rare atypical unclassifiable disorders.
Classification in Psychiatry
The concept, reliability, validity, advantages and disadvantages of different classification systems, controversies in psychiatry classification
This is seminar presented as part of academics in my department. Please comment on the content, so that i can improve myself. If the content is good, kindly like it.
Bipolar disorder often produces many symptoms and consequences, and so often needs many types of treatment, both medication and psychotherapy. The major forms of psychotherapy studied in bipolar disorder are Psychoeducation (teaching key illness management techniques), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and Family-Focussed Therapy.
Each of these approaches has some value, but:
How do they differ?
How does a person choose a therapy?
What is the role of more general psychotherapy?
During this presentation, Dr. Sagar Parikh provides a clear summary about each of the major psychotherapy treatments, how they compare in terms of research studies, and how they compare in terms of style and practicality. Some tips on how to choose a therapist are also highlighted.
DISORDER CONTENTOF THOUGHT -DELUSION
BY DR.WASIM
UNDER GUIDANCE OF
DR.SANJAY.JAIN
Definition of delusion:
Delusions are categorized into four different groups
THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF DISORDERS OF THOUGHT CONTENT
1.DELUSION
2.OVERVALUED IDEAS
DISTINGUISED
DELUSION
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CULTURE DONOT SHARE THE BELIEF.
NEED NOT BE ASSOCIATED WITH AFFECT.
FIRMLY SUSTAINED BELIEF.
CONVINCED THAT DELUSION IS REAL.
RECOGNIZED AS ABSURED.
CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
OCCUR IN MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS.
OVERVALUED IDEAS
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CULTURE SHARE THE BELIEF.
ASSOCIATED WITH VERY STRONG AFFECT.
NOT HELD FIRMLY.
ATLEAST SOME LEVEL OF DOUBT AS TO ITS TRUTHFULNESS.
NOT RECOGNIZED AS ABSURED.
ACCEPTABLE.
CAN OCCUR IN BOTH HEALTHY AND MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS.
KENDLER’S VECTORS FOR DELUSION:
five stages in the development of delusion(FISH & CONRAD)
FACTORS CONCERNED WITH GENERATION OF DELUSIONS
PATHPOPHYSIOLOGY OF DELUSIONS
PRIMARY DELUSIONS
SECONDARY DELUSIONS
SYSTEMATIZATION
DELUSIONS ON THE BASIS OF CONTENT OF DELUSIONS
THANK YOU
Classification in Psychiatry
The concept, reliability, validity, advantages and disadvantages of different classification systems, controversies in psychiatry classification
This is seminar presented as part of academics in my department. Please comment on the content, so that i can improve myself. If the content is good, kindly like it.
Bipolar disorder often produces many symptoms and consequences, and so often needs many types of treatment, both medication and psychotherapy. The major forms of psychotherapy studied in bipolar disorder are Psychoeducation (teaching key illness management techniques), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and Family-Focussed Therapy.
Each of these approaches has some value, but:
How do they differ?
How does a person choose a therapy?
What is the role of more general psychotherapy?
During this presentation, Dr. Sagar Parikh provides a clear summary about each of the major psychotherapy treatments, how they compare in terms of research studies, and how they compare in terms of style and practicality. Some tips on how to choose a therapist are also highlighted.
DISORDER CONTENTOF THOUGHT -DELUSION
BY DR.WASIM
UNDER GUIDANCE OF
DR.SANJAY.JAIN
Definition of delusion:
Delusions are categorized into four different groups
THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF DISORDERS OF THOUGHT CONTENT
1.DELUSION
2.OVERVALUED IDEAS
DISTINGUISED
DELUSION
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CULTURE DONOT SHARE THE BELIEF.
NEED NOT BE ASSOCIATED WITH AFFECT.
FIRMLY SUSTAINED BELIEF.
CONVINCED THAT DELUSION IS REAL.
RECOGNIZED AS ABSURED.
CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
OCCUR IN MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS.
OVERVALUED IDEAS
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CULTURE SHARE THE BELIEF.
ASSOCIATED WITH VERY STRONG AFFECT.
NOT HELD FIRMLY.
ATLEAST SOME LEVEL OF DOUBT AS TO ITS TRUTHFULNESS.
NOT RECOGNIZED AS ABSURED.
ACCEPTABLE.
CAN OCCUR IN BOTH HEALTHY AND MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS.
KENDLER’S VECTORS FOR DELUSION:
five stages in the development of delusion(FISH & CONRAD)
FACTORS CONCERNED WITH GENERATION OF DELUSIONS
PATHPOPHYSIOLOGY OF DELUSIONS
PRIMARY DELUSIONS
SECONDARY DELUSIONS
SYSTEMATIZATION
DELUSIONS ON THE BASIS OF CONTENT OF DELUSIONS
THANK YOU
Dissociative disorders (DD) are conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.
People with dissociative disorders use dissociation, a defence mechanism, pathologically and involuntarily. Dissociative disorders are thought to primarily be caused by psychological trauma.
Pandangan Ilmu Kedokteran Jiwa pada KESURUPAN Andri Andri
Kasus Kesurupan di Indonesia banyak dikaitkan dengan budaya. Presentasi ini mencoba melihat masalah kesurupan lebih kepada sudut pandang ilmiah. Presentasi ini disampaikan di Fakultas Psikologi Univ Mercubuana pada tanggal 23 Mei 2015
NBCC, NAADAC, CAADAC, and California Board of Behavioral Sciences approved Mental Health continuing education and addictions counselor training series. Narrated versions and CEUs available at http://www.allceus.com
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Maxilla, Mandible & Hyoid Bone & Clinical Correlations by Dr. RIG.pptx
Culture bound syndrome
1. CULTURE BOUND SYNDROMES
Dr Anubhuti Sharma
Psychiatry Resident
JLN Medical College, Ajmer India
Under guidance of
Dr Parth Singh Meena
Associate Professor, Psychiatry
JLN medical College, Ajmer, India
2. Introduction
The term culture-bound disorder refers to a pattern of
symptoms (mental, physical, and/or relational) that is
experienced by members of a specific cultural group and that is
recognized as a disorder by members of those groups.
Culture-bound disorders may involve
◦ somatic expressions (e.g., temporary loss of consciousness or
involuntarily clenched teeth)
◦ cognitions (e.g., a belief that one’s genitals are retracting into the body
or a conviction that one has been abducted by extraterrestrial beings)
◦ behaviors (e.g., extreme startle responses, coprophagia, or speaking in
tongues).
3. The terms culture-bound syndrome, culture-specific disorder, and
folk illness are also used to refer to such phenomena.
Culture-bound disorders occur throughout the parts world. Some
examples are
◦ amok, latah, and koro (parts of Southeast Asia)
◦ semen loss or dhat (East India)
◦ brain fag (West Africa)
◦ ataque de nervios and susto (Latinos)
◦ falling out (US South and Caribbean)
◦ pibloktoq (Arctic and subarctic Inughuit societies)
◦ Zaar possession states (Ethiopia and parts of North Africa).
4. Yap was the first to describe culture-bound
psychogenic psychoses – a term subsequently
abbreviated to ‘culture-bound syndromes’.
Yap first defined culture-bound psychogenic
psychoses in 1962.
He modified the term to culture-bound syndromes 7
years later
These were seen as ‘rare, exotic unpredictable and
chaotic behaviors at their core among uncivilized
people.’
5. Psychiatric Disorders or Cultural Expression of
Distress ?
Are they best explained within the conceptual framework of Western psychiatry, or
are they best explained anthropologically as manifestations of structural and
functional elements operating in the societies in which they are found?
◦ It is impossible to produce a definitive list of this group of diagnostic entities (Simons and
Hughes, 1986). It is unclear exactly what sort of things should be included.
◦ How about reports of possession and trance states, which often had local names?
◦ Should descriptively similar patterns of behavior or experience from different cultures be
lumped together or split apart?
◦ What can reasonably be called an illness, and what is better considered a set of customary
beliefs and practices of an entirely different order?
Hughes concluded that the term culture-bound syndrome "still has little
discriminable [i.e., operationally definable] content" (Simons and Hughes, 1986).
In theory, culture-bound syndromes are those folk illnesses in which alterations
of behavior and experience figure prominently. In actuality, however, many are
not syndromes at all. Instead, they are local ways of explaining any of a wide
assortment of misfortunes.
6. Debates over Culture Bound Syndromes
Traditional Debates Traditional debates about culture-bound syndromes concerned
the validity of the concept.
Conventional psychiatrists argued that it was unnecessary to have a separate
category because such conditions were nothing more than variants of
disorders already defined by western psychiatry. For example
◦ koro (a condition in which a man believes that his genitals are retracting into his body)
could be diagnosed as a form of dysmorphophobia or an obsessive–compulsive disorder.
◦ Pibloktoq was a kind of a hysterical reaction.
In contrast, culturally oriented psychiatrists, such as those who were part of the
transcultural psychiatry movement, emphasized the defining role of culture.
They argued that members of different cultural groups experience traumatic events
differently, have a different range of anxieties and personal conflicts, and enact and
communicate suffering in different ways.
7. Critical Debates
An important line of critical inquiry has investigated racist and colonial
biases in early accounts of culture-bound syndromes.
Colonial-era psychiatrists’ accounts of the mental disorders found among
colonized subjects often claims about the moral and intellectual
inferiority of subjugated populations, claims by which colonizers
justified their regimes of control.
Colonized and racialized peoples were sometimes deemed as primitive,
psychologically underdeveloped, childlike, or lower on the
evolutionary scale than white Europeans (Fernando, 2003).
Biases still inflect discussions of culture-specific disorders.
Symptom presentations that are common in western high income
societies are regarded as standard or normative; other symptom
presentations are regarded as anomalous.
DSM’s list of culture-bound syndromes does not contain any disorders that are
identified as occurring among white European or North American groups
8. ICD-10 (1992)
The ICD-10 recognizes a number of culturally uncommon
symptom patterns and presentations referred to as ‘culture-
specific disorders.’ While acknowledging that these
sydromes have diverse characteristics, they also have two
common features:
1 They are not easily accommodated in established and
international diagnostic categories.
2 Their initial description is in a particular population or
cultural area and their subsequent association is with this
community or culture.
9. DSM-IV-TR (2000)
In the DSM-IV-TR,7 culture-bound syndromes were seen as recurrent,
locality-specific patterns of aberrant behavior and troubling experience
that may or may not be linked to a particular DSM-IV diagnostic category.
The following characteristics were seen as crucial for culture-bound
syndromes:
1Indigenously considered illnesses or afflictions – therefore a
recognition within the society as a deviation from normal or
healthy presentation.
2 Local names – the ascription of a specific local name to the
experience of mental distress. This is often in the indigenous or key
language of communication and may be components of folk
diagnostic categories
10. 3 Symptoms, course and social response often influenced
by local cultural factors – for instance the folk healing
systems for the symptoms based on the explanatory
model of the experiences.
4 Limited to specific societies or cultural areas – this may
be a geographical region, areas with shared ethnic history
or identity. For instance some cultural practices and
artifacts of theYoruba culture of western Nigeria may also
be found in Brazil
5 Localized–therefore experiences that are not globally
recognized or span different regions.
11. DSM-V
The DSM-5 discarded the concept of culturebound
syndromes with a preference for the term ‘cultural
concepts of distress.’
This has been defined as ‘ways cultural groups
experience, understand, and communicate
suffering, behavioral problems, or troubling
thoughts and emotions.’
12. Consequently three cultural concepts have been
identified:
‘syndromes’ (clusters of symptoms and attributions
occurring among individuals in specific cultures);
‘idioms of distress’ (shared ways of communicating,
expressing or sharing distress); and
‘explanations’ (labels, attributions suggesting
causation of symptoms or distress).
13. Interestingly, the DSM-5
◦ emphasizes that all mental distress is culturally framed
◦ acknowledges that different populations carry varying and
culturally determined ways of communicating distress along
with explanations of causality, coping methods and help-
seeking behaviors
14. Appear to Be "True" Syndromes
Dissociative Phenomena
In a remarkable number of CBSs, the predominant symptom is
dissociation.
dissociation is more common, more recognized, or more
accepted in other cultures.
culture affects the form of dissociative symptoms more than it
is able to affect any other emotional phenomena
15. As individuals are highly suggestible during dissociative states
◦ a psychopathologic entity characterized (or created by)
dissociation would be Thus the content of dissociative
symptoms and process of dissociative disorders reflect the
diversity of cultures,
Although the mental mechanisms underlying these
symptoms may be presumed to be universal
16. Amok
cathard in Polynesia
pseudonite in the Sahara
mal de pelea in Puerto Rico
wihtiko among the Cree Indians,
"jumping Frenchman" in Canada,
imu in Japan,
myriachit in Siberia,
pibloktoq among polar Eskimos,
'frenzied anxiety state" in Kenya,
"wild man behavior" in New
Guinea,
"Whitman syndrome" in the
United States.
Amok is a Malaysian term used to describe a syndrome characterized by homicidal frenzy,
preceded by brooding and followed by amnesia.
the predominant and most dramatic aspect of the syndrome is mass assault,
A variety of syndromes have been described as being "amok-like," including
In many of these, dissociation is the dominant feature and there is no mass assault. Imu,
myriachit, and "jumping Frenchman" also have been described as being similar to latah, a
very different syndrome.2
17. Falling Out or Blacking Out
This phenomenon is found in the Southern United States and
the Caribbean,
Characterized by sudden collapse in which the eyes are open
but the afflicted claim an inability to see.
Patients may be aware of their surroundings but feel helpless
to move.
Could also be conceptualized as a conversion disorder.
18. Latah
Described among the Malaysians, is marked by
◦ hypersensitivity to sudden fright or startle, often with echopraxia,
echolalia, command obedience, and dissociative or trancelike behavior.
Other non-Malaysian terms thought to describe similar
phenomena include
◦ amurakh, irkunii, ikota, olan, myriachit, menkeiti, bahtschi, bah-tsi,
imu, mali-mali, and silok.
Spiegel and Cardena(34) compared this phenomenon to "a
spontaneous state of hypnosis:
◦ an event which suddenly grabs the subject's attention, is followed
by an excessive immediate reaction and then by a state of
extreme suggestibility."
19. Prince and Tcheng-Laroach(28) suggest that latah not be
defined as a disorder, as it is not recognized as such in the
Malaysian culture.
Many scholars disagree, considering latah a disorder because
of the distress it evokes in those affected by it.
Simons refers to the Malay dictionary Kamus Dewan which
defines latah as a "penuakit saraf" or "neurological
disease."19)
Considering latah a disorder of attention, Simons(31) suggests
that it be classified in conjunction with the other attention
disorders. (4)
20. Pibloktoq
Found among the Arctic and Subarctic Eskimos
Characterized by abrupt episodes of extreme excitement,
often followed by apparent seizures and transient coma.
The victim may be withdrawn or irritable prior to the
performance of irrational and dangerous acts, and report
complete amnesia afterwards.
Also described as Arctic hysteria and piblokto
21. pibloktoq has been compared with amok, and, indeed, may
have some similarities with the amok phenomenon.
In contrast to amok, however, pibloktoq occurs primarily
in women, and the individuals afflicted do not necessarily
display violence against others.
well-documented behavior includes eating of feces, tearing
off of clothing, fleeing from shelters, and breaking of
furniture.(1 5)
22. Grisi Siknis
This CBS is found among the Miskito people who live in
villages that line the Atlantic coasts of Nicaragua and
Honduras.
This syndrome, affecting mainly young women, consists of
a dissociative state in which the victim believes she is
being attacked or raped by "devils," and proceeds to run
through the village or into the bush.(11)
Running is the most distinctive feature of the syndrome;
those affected also may display aggressive behavior.
23. This syndrome has been described in epidemics and likened
to pibloktoq.
Simons and Hughes(32) grouped these two syndromes in a
"Running Taxon," and suggested they could be classified
within the category of atypical dissociative disorders, or
psychogenic fugue.
Spiegel and Cardena(34) noted that as DSM-IV psychogenic
fugue no longer requires the development of a new identity,
such a diagnosis fits well with grisi siknis.
24. Shin-Byung
This is a Korean syndrome characterized initially by anxiety and
somatic complaints, and later followed by dissociation.
The patient might complain of being weak, dizzy, or fearful, and
might have difficulty eating and sleeping.
Because this syndrome is attributed to possession by ancestral
spirits, it also could be conceptualized as an "illness of attribution.“
Such "possession states" are found worldwide, and, in some
cultures, are not considered pathologic.
Dissociation appears to be the predominating process in these
phenomena
25. Although anxiety is a universal phenomenon, the events
precipitating it are highly influenced by culture.
Beck and Emery(5) explained that it is the perception of a
situation, or the cognitions associated with it, that determine
the extent to which anxiety will be evoked.
Because these cognitions are culturally mediated, we may
not recognize the similarities between the Wes tern
syndromes and their "culture-bound" counterparts.
27. Some syndromes also may be understood as somatoform
disorders, for cognitions that generate anxiety often are
associated with fear of bodily change.
Because dissociative symptoms often coexist with anxiety states,
as in post-traumatic stress disorder, some CBSs could be
conceptualized as dissociative disorders.
28. Ataque de Nervios
This syndrome, seen in Latin American populations, also has been
labeled "Puerto Rican Syndrome.“(18)
Symptoms include
◦ Shaking
◦ Palpitations
◦ Flushing
◦ Numbness
often accompanied by
◦ shouting or striking out
◦ followed by falling
◦ convulsive body movements
◦ amnesia.
An attack can resemble panic disorder with dissociative features.
Ataque de nervios is described by some as an "idiom of distress,"
commonly precipitated by certain upsetting events, such as a death in
the family, a conflict with a family member, separation, or divorce.
29. A typical Western patient will experience considerable anxiety
following his or her first panic attack, fearing that it was due
to :
◦ A dangerous and unpredictable physical or mental defect.
In contrast, a patient who experiences ataque can be
presumed almost to expect these symptoms as the
sequelae of psychosocial stress.
30. Dhat
Also known as jiryan among Asian Indians
this syndrome occurs in individuals who experience extreme
anxiety and hypochondriasis associated with discharge of
semen, often following nocturnal emissions.
Associated symptoms include feelings of weakness and
exhaustion.
Those afflicted imagine they are losing semen in their urine,
and become terrified, believing that semen is vital for life
31. Loss of semen in any form is feared to lead to depletion of
physical and mental energy.(10)
Many Asian peoples share this belief and similar syndromes
are found in Sri Lanka (sukra prametra) and China (shen-
k'uei).
One might conceptualize this as a somatoform disorder
because the anxiety is in response to a somatic
preoccupation. (3)
32. Koro
koro occurs when extreme anxiety is evoked in response to a
somatic preoccupation.
afflicted individual is seized with terror when he believes
that his penis is retracting into his body, and complete
retraction will eventuate in death.
Desperate measures are taken to prevent retraction, including
applying clamps or strings and summoning friends and family
to assist.
33. Less commonly, koro is found in women who fear labial
and breast involution
koro frequently occurs in epidemics.
Terms for similar syndromes include shuk yang, shook yang,
and suo yang (Chinese), jinjinia bemar (Assam), and roo-
joo (Thailand)
34. Kayak Angst
This Inuit Eskimo term refers to intense anxiety associated
with the fear of capsizing and drowning when going out
on the open sea in a kayak.
The Greenlandic term for this syndrome is nangiarpok.(33)
It is fairly common among the polar Eskimos, and is
characterized by an acute state of panic and disorientation.
This also has been conceptualized as a culture-bound form
of panic disorder.
As with panic disorder, there is considerable anticipatory
anxiety, avoidance, and social impairment
35. Taijin Kyofusho
Prevalent among the Japanese, is similar to social phobia.
It also is referred to as "anthropophobia.“(33)
The afflicted are intensely anxious that their bodies, their
body parts, or body functions may offend, embarrass, or
displease others.
Typical concerns include embarrassing others by blushing, or
causing discomfort by one's gaze, facial expression, or body
odor.
Especially prevalent among youth, the disorder can be so
debilitating that social support groups have developed to aid
victims.
37. It is unusual in non-Western cultures to find affective
disorders isolated from high levels of and preoccupation
with somatic distress.
This may be explained in part by traditional cultural
values that discourage expressions of emotional
distress but accept and address physical complaints.
Eastern cultures are not subject to the mind/body
dualism prevalent in Western thinking.
Individuals from these cultures often view psychological
distress as emanating from bodily imbalances and,
therefore, understand their illness in somatic terms.
38. Brain Fag
The predominant complaint is fatigue.
The term originated in West Africa and is used to refer to a
condition experienced by students, primarily male, in response
to the stress of their schooling.
Symptoms include
◦ pain, pressure or tightness in the head and neck
◦ difficulty concentrating
◦ Agnosia
◦ Anxiety
◦ visual complaints
Victims complain of "brain tiredness" from "too much thinking,"
and might also have problems with reading, remembering, and
understanding.
39. The sensation of "worms crawling in the head" also has
been described.
Similar syndromes have been described in Africa, not always
in students. One is ori ode, literally "hunter in the head," a
condition described in Nigeria and characterized by
◦ somatic complaints
◦ Palpitations
◦ "noises in the ears,“
◦ sensation of an organism crawling in the brain.
According to Nigerian folk beliefs, the noises are ascribed to
the voice of a malevolent enemy. (25)
40. Shenjing Shuairuo
Known in Western terminology as neurasthenia, this condition is
highly prevalent among the Chinese, and is characterized by
◦ feelings of physical and mental exhaustion
◦ difficulty concentrating, memory loss
◦ Fatigue
◦ dizziness.
A number of associated physical complaints similar to those
seen in depression include difficulty sleeping, appetite
disturbance, sexual dysfunction, headaches, and irritability.
There is an ongoing debate regarding whether or not this is a
Chinese label for major depressive disorder
41. Anorexia Nervosa
This disorder, along with bulimia, involves an obsessive
preoccupation with weight loss and an almost delusional
distortion of the patient's ability to assess her body image.
Many have described this as a Western CBS, reflecting the
value Western cultures place on body image, particularly
slimness.
42. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This controversial entity may be the Western equivalent of
neurasthenia.
Symptoms include overwhelming fatigue as well as a variety
of somatic and psychological complaints.
44. Psychosis is a well-known phenomenon across cultures.
In several psychotic states, the character of the syndrome is
highly influenced by the indigenous culture.
These are primarily brief and reactive to environmental
stresses.
45. Boufee Delirante
French term is used to describe a syndrome, observed in
West Africa and Haiti, that consists of
◦ a sudden outburst of aggressive behavior
◦ Confusion
◦ psychomotor agitation.
There also may be paranoid ideation and auditory and
visual hallucinations.
This seemingly psychotic state generally is transient and may
have dissociative features.
The most likely Western counterpart is brief psychotic
disorder.
46. Qi-gong
Literally an "exercise of vital energy," qi-gong is a folk
health-enhancing practice based on the Chinese
metaphysical theory of yin/yang balance and ch'i (vital
energy).
Some individuals, particularly those who become heavily
involved in the practice, are vulnerable to the development
of brief psychotic episodes marked by paranoia and
dissociation.
The episodes are acute and time-limited, such as is
described in a brief psychotic disorder
48. Many folk terms are used to describe illness defined not by
specific signs and symptoms but by real or presumed
causes.
These terms do not describe specific syndromes;
More typically, an assortment of physical and emotional
symptoms are attributed to an emotion such as fear or
anger, an outside supernatural force such as witchcraft or
possession, or an organic disturbance such as "bad blood"
or semen loss.
49. 1. Induced by Anger
A. Bilis, Calera, or Muina:
In many Latin American cultures, it is thought that anger
disturbs the core body valences and the material and
spiritual aspects of the body.
Symptoms include tension accompanying somatic
expressions and fatigue.
50. B. Hwa-Byung or Wool-Hwa-Byung:
In the Korean language, hwabyung literally means "anger
sickness”
The suppression of anger is seen as a causative factor in
the development of somatic symptoms including indigestion,
dyspnea, fatigue, and the sensation of a mass in the
stomach.
Emotional symptoms include fearfulness, panic, and
general dysphoria.
Although this is an illness of attribution, it also has been
described as a syndrome.
51. 2. Induced by Fright
A. Susto
Seen throughout Latin America,
Also is known by the terms, espanto, pasmo, tripa ida,
perdida del alma, or chibih.
It is believed that sudden fright will cause the soul to leave
the body, making the individual vulnerable to a variety of
ills, even for many years following the fright.
Numerous physical and emotional symptoms have been
attributed to susto.
52. B. Kesambet
In North Bali, fright to a child's mother is thought to be a
common cause of child mortality.
Folk theory holds that fright can turn a mother's milk bitter
or hot, or cause it to stop flowing.
Babies who become febrile and colicky are thought to suffer
from kesambet, also known as turutan.
53. 3. Induced by Witchcraft
A. Ghost Sickness
Navajo folk tradition holds that witches and malevolent
supernatural powers can induce an illness with symptoms
such as delirium, nightmares, terror, weakness, poor
appetite, anxiety, and confusion.
Ghost sickness has also been described as a Native American
preoccupation with death and the deceased.
54. B. Rootwork or Voodoo:
A set of cultural interpretations ascribe illness to hexing,
witchcraft, or the evil influence of another person.
A variety of emotional and physical symptoms, and even
death, can result.
This condition is found in many cultures, including those in
the Caribbean and the Southern United States.
55. Latin American terms with the same meaning include
malpuesto and brujeria.
Commonly, victims experience a profound hopelessness
that can result in rejection of food or water.
56. 4. Induced by the "Evil Eye"
A variation on witchcraft, this concept is widespread in
Mediterranean cultures, and is known as mal de ojo in
Latin American cultures.
A fixed stare by an adult is believed capable of causing
physical or emotional problems in a child or another
adult.
These problems also can be induced by a comment that is
taken to be envious of a child.
Symptoms in children who are thought to be afflicted include
crying, fitful sleep, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.
57. 5. Induced by Perceived Organic Disturbance
A. Sangue Dormida
"Sleeping blood" is thought by Cape Verdeans to cause a
multitude of ailments including pain, numbness, tremors,
paralysis, convulsions, stroke, blindness, heart attacks,
infection, and miscarriage .
58. B. Dhat Syndrome
Although mentioned as a "true syndrome," in many Asian
cultures, semen loss is attributed to a heterogeneous
range of ailments.
This is consistent with Eastern notions of the importance of
balance between the yin and the yang, which can be disrupted
by any excesses in emotion or behavior.
59. 6. Induced by Possession
The notion that individuals can be "possessed" by spirits
or supernatural creatures is widespread and described in
numerous cultures.
Although "possession" frequently is used as an
explanation for psychotic, dissociative, or otherwise
abnormal behavior or experiences, often it is seen as a
normal, expected, or desired phenomenon.
In Simons and Hughes' 1985 glossary of CBSs, some
reference to possession was found in 10% of the 185
entries.
60. Idioms of Distress
1. Nervios:
This is a Latin American term also known as nevra among
the Greeks.1
Certain individuals are thought to be especially vulnerable
to stressful life events.
The vulnerability may be inherent, or the result of an
adverse circumstance or trauma. This vulnerability makes
them susceptible to a wide variety of physical and
emotional illnesses, which are generically referred to as
nervios.
61. As such, nervios is a general term used as an idiom for
stress-related illness.
It is neither a specific syndrome, nor a notion of
disease causation.
The best English translation probably would be a
highly nonspecific "nervous disorder."
62. 2. Locura
This is Latin American/Spanish term that refers to
the most severe form of chronic mental illness.
Its equivalent English term might be "craziness.“
Locura is used to describe individuals who are
thought to be incoherent, agitated, unpredictable, and
possibly violent.
63. They may suffer from hallucinations and be unable to
follow rules of social interaction.
This term basically covers any chronic and severe
psychotic illness including those similar to
schizophrenia or caused by medical conditions
65. 1. Dhat Syndrome
. Dhat is derived from sanskrit word ‘Dhatu’ meaning
precious fluid.
Susruta Samhita (ancient Indian text of surgery) has
described 7 Dhatus in the body. Dhatus are elixir of the
body.
Disturbances of it can cause physical and mental
weakness. Of all seven, Semen is considered to be the
most precious.
Charak Samhita (ancient text of Indian Medicine)
describes a disorder resembling Dhat Syndrome by the
name ‘Shukrameha’. Shukra is the word used for sperms
in Sanskrit. Another term
66. Another term denoting semen is ‘Veerya’ which in
Sanskrit means bravery, valor and strength
• 40 meals = 1 drop of blood
• 40 drops of blood = 1 drop of Bone Marrow
• 40 drops of bone marrow = 1 drop of semen
This gives rise to belief that loss of excessive semen in
any form e.g. masturbation, nocturnal emissions etc. is
harmful.
67. On the other hand its preservation will lead to health
and longevity.
Thus the belief in precious and life-preserving
properties of semen is deeply ingrained in Indian
culture.
The belief is further reinforced by traditional healers
and perpetuated by friends and elders who had
suffered from this syndrome
68. The term was first used by Wig in 1960
• A whitish discharge is blamed by patient to be responsible
for the physical and mental symptoms which patient suffer
from
• However there is no objective evidence of such a
discharge
• Sometimes patient also reports of foul smelling semen
and less viscous semen
• Generalised weakness,
• Aches and pains all over body,
69. • Tingling and numbness in various parts of body
especially peripheries
• Easy fatigue
• Lassitude
• Loss of apetite, weight loss loss of attention and
concentration • Excessive worrying •
• Panic attacks
• Sadness of mood
• Forgetfulness
70. • Feelings of guilt (especially towards masturbation during
adolescence)
• Sexual complaints are that of premature ejaculation and
erectile dysfunction
• In majority of cases there is absence of any physical illness
like Diabetes, local genital abnormalities, sexually
transmitted diseases
• The syndrome is seen usually in people from lower
socioeconomic strata who seek help from traditional healers
before reaching Hospitals
• Present all over the country
71. • Also seen in surrounding countries like Sri Lanka (Sukra
Prameha), Pakistan and even in China (Sen-k’uri)
• Concomitant psychiatric morbidity like depression,
somatoform disorder, anxiety disorder may be present
• Treatment mainly consists of dispelling of myths by
psychoeducation, reassuring the patient, treating any
underlying psychiatric disorder, even symptomatic relief (of
severe anxiety that these patients suffer) with the help of
medications in initial stages of treatment is required to gain
confidence of the patient
72. Possession Syndrome
Diagnosable under Dissociative disorders.
Patient is possessed usually by ‘spirit/soul’ of deceased
relative or a local deity. Speaks in changed tone, even
gender changes at times if the possessing soul is of
opposite sex.
Usually seen in rural areas or in migrants from rural
areas. Majority of these patients are females who
otherwise don’t have any outlet to express their emotions.
Treatment includes careful exploration of underlying
stress which precipitated the possession attack. Also to
decrease any secondary gains patient may be getting from
this behaviour. •
73. • Antidepressant Syndrome is seen in all parts of India
• Many religious shrines hold special annual festivals
where hundreds of people get possessed
simultaneously
• These people are looked upon as special by their
families and villages which reinforce the secondary
gains
• Included in ICD-10 under Dissociative disorders
74. Ascetic Syndrome
• First described by Neki in 1972
• Appears in adolescents and young adults
• Characterised by social withdrawal, severe sexual
abstinence, practice of religious austerities, lack of
concern with physical appearance and considerable
loss of weight
75. Jhin Jhinia
• Occurs in epidemic from in India
• Characterised by bizarre and seemingly involuntary
contractions and spasms
• Nosological status unclear
76. Bhanmati Sorcery
This CBS is seen in South India.
It is believed to be due to psychiatric illness i.e.
conversion disorders, somatization disorders, anxiety
disorder, dysthymia, schizophrenia etc.
• Nosological status unclear
77. Suudu
It is a culture specific syndrome of painful urination
and pelvic “heat” familiar in south India, especially in
the Tamil culture.
It occurs in males and females.
It is popularly attributed to an increase in the “inner
heat” of the body often due to dehydration.
78. It is usually treated by the following:
1.Applying a few drops of sesame oil or castor oil in the
navel and the pelvic region
2.Having an oil massage followed by a warm water bath
3. Intake of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in water
The problem has also been known to exist in other parts
of South India and the methods of treatment are also
similar
79. Gilhari Syndrome
• Characterised by patient complaining of small
swelling on the body changing its position from time to
time as if a gilhari (squirrel) is tavelling in the body
• Not much literature available
• Nosological status not clear
80. Chotikatwa
The syndrome’s genesis is based on frequent
occurrence of tail lock of hairs of female patients
getting cut under mysterious circumstances.
Such cases are being reported from different North
Indian states. The description of four cases is being
presented in the report.
The occurrences occurred only with females under
settings of stress and comorbid cluster B traits .
The phenomenon has not been discussed in academic
literature
81. Mass Hysteria
• Short lasting epidemics of Mass Hysteria where
hundreds to thousands of people were seen to be
believing and behaving in a manner in which ordinarily
they wont.
E.g. the God Ganesha’s idols drinking milk all over India
in 2006 lasted for almost a week