THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL-FACTORS IN A BRIEF REACTIVE PSYCHOSIS

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 42  (6) , 248-249
Abstract
The case of a time-limited or brief reactive psychosis in a Thai immigrant was reviewed. Although the patient claimed to have left behind his Thai culture, his previous Buddhist background proved extremely stressful when confronted with a family mortuary ritual. The importance of understanding and working with a patient''s previous cultural and religious beliefs is discussed.

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