Notes on the Psychiatric Diagnosis of Anton Boisen
Describes the different opinions regarding the psychiatric diagnosis of Anton Boisen with special attention to their historical contexts. Outlines Boisen's relationship with psychiatrist Harry Stack Sullivan. Discusses the diagnosis of catatonia as a product of nineteenth century psychiatry and...
| Published in: | Journal of religion and health |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2001]
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| In: |
Journal of religion and health
Year: 2001, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 423-429 |
| Further subjects: | B
Sullivan
B catatonia B Boisen |
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| Summary: | Describes the different opinions regarding the psychiatric diagnosis of Anton Boisen with special attention to their historical contexts. Outlines Boisen's relationship with psychiatrist Harry Stack Sullivan. Discusses the diagnosis of catatonia as a product of nineteenth century psychiatry and relates it to Boisen's description of his experience of illness. Reviews a contemporary understanding of catatonia helpful in clarifying this debate. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1023/A:1012820002860 |