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International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications

IJSRP, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2023 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]


Culture Bound Syndromes and the importance of cultural competency in India
      Sejal Goyal
Abstract: Culture is thought to have a significant impact on how various psychological ailments and mental health issues manifest their psychopathology. Furthermore, some psychological illnesses are exclusive to specific cultural groups. The term "culture-bound" or "culture-specific syndrome" refers to several conditions. There has been an increased emphasis in investigating psychological disorders across cultures throughout the past several decades. A group of abnormalities, encompassing physical and mental symptoms, is referred to as a "culture-specific syndrome" and is believed to be a diagnosable illness that only exists within a certain community or culture. Dhat syndrome, Gilhari syndrome, Koro syndrome, and Possession syndrome are a few examples of culturally specific syndromes.

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Sejal Goyal (2023); Culture Bound Syndromes and the importance of cultural competency in India; International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 13(02) (ISSN: 2250-3153), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.13.02.2023.p13437

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