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...

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Autore principale: Hart, Curtis W. (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: [2001]
In: Journal of religion and health
Anno: 2001, Volume: 40, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 423-429
Altre parole chiave:B Sullivan
B catatonia
B Boisen
Accesso online: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Riepilogo: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.
ISSN:1573-6571
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1023/A:1012820002860