Psychiatry Clin Neurosci December 2016 PMID 27485275

Dissociative trance and spirit possession: Challenges for cultures in transition.

Vishal Bhavsar, Antonio Ventriglio, Dinesh Bhugra

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects interest in how cultural factors influence the understanding of dissociative trance and spirit possession, with examples like mentions of 'classification issues' and 'DSM-5' not defining these conditions, showing nuanced engagement. Posts use terms like 'challenges' and reference specific disorders, indicating a thoughtful but moderate level of discussion on the article’s implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Posts show mixed opinions, with some recognizing the importance of the topic and others highlighting the lack of standardized classification, leading to neutral overall agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Most discussions express moderate curiosity, particularly around how cultural differences affect diagnoses, but some posts are more general or cursory.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users delve into specific concepts like 'dissociative personality disorder' and mention classification issues, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect an awareness of the relevance of cultural and clinical implications, suggesting a modest perceived impact on understanding or practice.

Abstract in brief

  • The cross-cultural validity of dissociative trance and spirit possession disorders is debated, which complicates research and understanding of their prevalence.
  • In India, dissociative and conversion disorders are common in clinical settings, with cultural differences influencing how these conditions are experienced and categorized.
  • Developing a new framework could help clinicians better understand and interpret possession and trance states across different cultures.

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RT @dryamani: @DrLalibrahim They may fall under “Trance and Possession Disorders” not identified by DSM-5 but described as (states of tempo…

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@DrLalibrahim They may fall under “Trance and Possession Disorders” not identified by DSM-5 but described as (states of temporary loss of the sense of personal identity and full awareness of the surroundings). It may be classified as a type of dissociative disorders https://t.co/0aqOBbRTCs

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RT @dryamani: @DrLalibrahim They may fall under “Trance and Possession Disorders” not identified by DSM-5 but described as (states of tempo…

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@DrLalibrahim They may fall under “Trance and Possession Disorders” not identified by DSM-5 but described as (states of temporary loss of the sense of personal identity and full awareness of the surroundings). It may be classified as a type of dissociative disorders https://t.co/0aqOBbRTCs

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@BadhajH @tadreeb14 @ajaberalsalamah لا يوجد دليل علمي يثبت وجود المس والتلبس من المحتمل أن الحالات الموجودة مصابة ب dissociative possession trance https://t.co/4UnfyELHTS وهو من اضطرابات الشخصية الانفصالية dissociative personality disorder

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@LqcKnx2IUsMfDy8 @alool20112 @DoaaIyi @FdoulAlliance لا يوجد دليل علمي يثبت وجود المس والتلبس من المحتمل أن الحالات الموجودة مصابة ب dissociative possession trance https://t.co/4UnfyELHTS وهو من اضطرابات الشخصية الانفصالية dissociative personality disorder

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