A clinical study on mental disorder associated with “Falungong”
Shan Huaihai Tao Mingyi Yu Yiping,et al.
(Mental Health Center of Xuhui Area,Shanghai 200233)
【Abstract】 Objective:To analysis the clinical features of mental disorder caused by Falungong and the relative factors. Method:42 patients who were diagnosed as mental disorders associated with Falungong were reviewed. Results:Among the 42 patients,male and female were 12 and 30 respectively,and their average age was (44.07±13.28).95%(40/42) had psychotic symptoms which were correlated with Falungong. Conclusion:Falungong has been forbidden to practice in China.Once the practioners are over-doing Falungong,they migh suffer from mental disorders or culture-bound-syndrome.Especially,it is not suitable for vulnerable individuals.
【Key Words】 Falungong Culture-bound-syndrome Mental disorder