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What is mal de ojo and which groups commonly associate it with medical problems?
What is mal de ojo and which groups commonly associate it with medical problems?
Mal de ojo, or the evil eye, is associated with vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and mental problems, commonly among Hispanics.
Describe the belief linked to mal puesto within African American culture.
Describe the belief linked to mal puesto within African American culture.
Mal puesto refers to unnatural diseases and death believed to be caused by the power of individuals using evil spirits or hexes.
What are some symptoms associated with the condition ode-ori in Nigerian culture?
What are some symptoms associated with the condition ode-ori in Nigerian culture?
Ode-ori symptoms include sensations of parasites crawling in the head, feelings of heat, and paranoid fears of malevolent attacks.
Explain the symptoms of pibloktog as observed among Arctic and subarctic Inuit.
Explain the symptoms of pibloktog as observed among Arctic and subarctic Inuit.
What is the cultural context of susto, miedo, espanto, and pasmo in Hispanic communities?
What is the cultural context of susto, miedo, espanto, and pasmo in Hispanic communities?
What does taijin kyofusho represent among Asian populations?
What does taijin kyofusho represent among Asian populations?
How do mal de ojo and susto both illustrate cultural beliefs regarding health?
How do mal de ojo and susto both illustrate cultural beliefs regarding health?
In what way do the beliefs surrounding pibloktog and ode-ori influence the understanding of mental health?
In what way do the beliefs surrounding pibloktog and ode-ori influence the understanding of mental health?
What are the primary symptoms associated with Ataque de Nervios?
What are the primary symptoms associated with Ataque de Nervios?
Which cultural groups are primarily associated with the syndrome Amok?
Which cultural groups are primarily associated with the syndrome Amok?
What are some common symptoms of Brain Fag among students?
What are some common symptoms of Brain Fag among students?
What does Boufee Delirante resemble in terms of psychological disorders?
What does Boufee Delirante resemble in terms of psychological disorders?
What are the physical manifestations of Colera among Hispanics?
What are the physical manifestations of Colera among Hispanics?
In what context does Ataque de Nervios commonly occur?
In what context does Ataque de Nervios commonly occur?
What behavioral events may trigger an episode of Amok?
What behavioral events may trigger an episode of Amok?
How does the Brain Fag syndrome affect students psychologically?
How does the Brain Fag syndrome affect students psychologically?
What mental health syndrome is characterized by extreme anxiety and a sense of weakness, associated with the discharge of semen?
What mental health syndrome is characterized by extreme anxiety and a sense of weakness, associated with the discharge of semen?
What is the primary feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder as described in the context?
What is the primary feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder as described in the context?
Which disorder involves seizure-like symptoms following traumatic events and is commonly noted among African Americans?
Which disorder involves seizure-like symptoms following traumatic events and is commonly noted among African Americans?
What are the symptoms of Ghost Sickness experienced by American Indians?
What are the symptoms of Ghost Sickness experienced by American Indians?
In which cultural context is Hwa-byung recognized, and what are its main symptoms?
In which cultural context is Hwa-byung recognized, and what are its main symptoms?
What condition occurs among Asians that involves the intense fear that a man's penis will retract into his body?
What condition occurs among Asians that involves the intense fear that a man's penis will retract into his body?
What is Latah and how does it manifest in affected individuals?
What is Latah and how does it manifest in affected individuals?
Identify the cultural group most commonly associated with Dhat syndrome.
Identify the cultural group most commonly associated with Dhat syndrome.
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Ataque de Nervios
Ataque de Nervios
A cultural syndrome among Hispanics characterized by an out-of-consciousness state due to perceived spiritual stressors.
Amok
Amok
A dissociative disorder from Malaysia, Philippines, etc. Marked by violence, aggression, and homicidal behavior triggered by minor insults.
Brain Fag
Brain Fag
A cultural syndrome among African Americans related to concentration and thinking difficulties faced by students, often associated with physical symptoms.
Bouffee Delirante
Bouffee Delirante
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Colera
Colera
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Ataque de Nervios Symptoms
Ataque de Nervios Symptoms
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Amok Symptoms
Amok Symptoms
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Brain Fag Symptoms
Brain Fag Symptoms
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Mal de ojo
Mal de ojo
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Mal puesto
Mal puesto
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Ode-ori
Ode-ori
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Pibloktog
Pibloktog
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Susto, Miedo, Espanto, Pasmo
Susto, Miedo, Espanto, Pasmo
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Taijin Kyofusho
Taijin Kyofusho
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What are the symptoms of Mal de ojo?
What are the symptoms of Mal de ojo?
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What are the common symptoms of Pibloktog?
What are the common symptoms of Pibloktog?
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Dhat Syndrome
Dhat Syndrome
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Falling Out
Falling Out
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Ghost Sickness
Ghost Sickness
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Hwa-byung
Hwa-byung
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Koro
Koro
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Latah
Latah
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What do cultural bound syndromes indicate?
What do cultural bound syndromes indicate?
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Study Notes
Cultural Bound Syndromes
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Ataque de Nervios: A Hispanic syndrome characterized by out-of-consciousness states, crying, trembling, uncontrollable shouting, physical/verbal aggression, and intense chest heat moving to the head. Often linked to stressful life events like death, divorce, or accidents involving family members.
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Amok, Mal de Pelea: A dissociative disorder involving violent outbursts and aggression, or homicidal behavior toward people or objects. Triggered by minor insults; often associated with amnesia, exhaustion, and persecutory thoughts.
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Brain Fag: A condition affecting high school and university students in Malaysia, Laos, Philippines, etc., characterized by concentration problems and thinking difficulties. Symptoms include head/neck pain, blurred vision, burning/heat sensations. Mimics other disorders like somatoform, depressive, and anxiety.
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Boufee Delirante: A sudden outburst of aggression, agitation, confusion, and psychomotor excitement. It's like a Brief Psychotic episode (with possible visual/auditory hallucinations and paranoia).
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Colera: Extreme anxiety associated with weakness, exhaustion and semen discharge. A culture-specific syndrome primarily among Hispanics.
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Dhat: Extreme anxiety with a perceived sense of weakness, exhaustion, and semen discharge. Often associated with cultural norms and schemas, and experienced mainly by East Indians, Chinese, and Sri Lankans.
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: A mental health condition with multiple distinct identities or personality states that take control of a person's behavior, especially seen amongst Anglo-Americans.
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Falling Out: Seizure-like symptoms following events like robberies and traumatic events. Reported among African Americans.
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Ghost Sickness: A mental health issue experienced by American Indians. Associated with weakness, dizziness, fainting, anxiety, hallucinations, confusion and appetite loss. Linked to the actions of witches and evil forces.
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Hwa-byung: Pain in the upper abdomen/chest, a fear of death, tiredness, and an imbalance between reality and anger (often experienced by Asians).
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Koro: A fear in some Asian men that their penis will recede into their body, leading to death. It's associated with a feeling of imbalance between reality and anger.
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Latah: A sudden fright can trigger uncontrolled behaviors, imitation of movements, and obedience to unrelated commands (experienced by Asians).
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Mal de ojo: A Hispanic condition where medical problems (vomiting, fever, diarrhea or mental illness) are attributed to the evil eye of another person, particularly in children and infants.
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Mal puesto, hex, root work, voodoo death: Unnatural diseases and death resulting from evil spirits, reported among African Americans, Hispanics.
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Ode-ori: Unnatural diseases and deaths attributed to human-caused powers among Nigerians, and African/Hispanic Americans.
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Pibloktog: A mix of excitement, coma, and seizures mimicking dissociative episodes. This is an Arctic Inuit condition.
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Susto, Miedo, espanto, pasmo: Fatigue and weakness resulting from frightening/startling experiences, common among Hispanics.
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Taijin kyofusho: Guilt and timidity associated with worrying about appearing offensive to others (Asians).
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Wacinko: American Indian anger/withdrawal, mutism, or suicide related to interpersonal problems or disappointment.
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Wind or Cold illness: Fear of cold, susceptibility to illnesses attributed to an imbalance of natural and supernatural elements. This is seen in Hispanics and Asians.
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