Hysteria has been described from biblical times. It changed its name many times over the years. Possession states and pseudoseizures are subtypes of hysteria. With two major diagnostic classifications, DSM 5 ICD 10 separating hysteria into different subcategories with dissimilar names, confusion for clinicians compounded. Fortunately, upcoming 11 taken a sensible approach describing all types u...

This study discusses the occurrence of possession disorders in Makassar. The method used is a qualitative grounded theory with data collection using semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. participants were three women, each whom had experienced at least two disorders. criteria for disorder refer to PPDGJ III. results indicated that parenting, role father figure, relationship mo...

Editor's note: At this year's Catholic Health Assembly in San Diego, two highly regarded professionals who are deeply committed to fostering holistic approaches to health and health care are scheduled to take the stage. Rose Shandrow, system director of Spiritual Care Services at Franciscan Health System in Tacoma, Wash., is being honored by CHA this year with a mid-career award for outstanding...