Hi
On Thu, 7 Dec 2000, Jean Edwards wrote:
> Does anyone have any info regarding culture-bound mental disorders? I've
> found TKS, Koro, and Windigo but would like a few more examples. Any help
> would be appreciated.
Matsumoto's chapter on Culture and Mental Health also includes:
amok, anorexia nervosa, zar, whakama, "sinking heart," avanga,
latah, and susto.
Best wishes
Jim
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