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Review
. 1995 Jun;53(11):582-6.

Making sense of 'possession states': psychopathology and differential diagnosis

S Pereira  1 , K Bhui, S Dein
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  • PMID: 7655757
Review

Making sense of 'possession states': psychopathology and differential diagnosis

S Pereira et al. Br J Hosp Med. 1995 Jun.

Abstract

Possession is a common manifestation of distress in a multicultural setting. It is increasingly likely to be encountered by mental health professionals who may be unaware of the phenomenon. A review of the literature is presented with clinical guidelines for a culturally sensitive assessment and management.

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