Mass psychogenic illness
Mass psychogenic illness
Mass psychogenic illness (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
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- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), also known as mass hysteria or epidemic hysteria, is a phenomenon where physical illness symptoms are experienced by a large group of people, but cannot be explained by an organic disease. The symptoms are believed to be of psychological origin, often triggered by stress or fear.
Etymology
The term "mass psychogenic illness" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" (meaning mind) and "genos" (meaning born), indicating that the illness originates in the mind. The term "hysteria" comes from the Greek word "hystera" (meaning uterus), reflecting the ancient belief that hysteria was a disease specific to women and caused by disturbances in the uterus.
Symptoms
Symptoms of mass psychogenic illness can vary widely, but often include fainting, nausea, headaches, and feelings of panic. These symptoms typically occur in a group of people who have been exposed to a common stressor or fear, such as a perceived threat of contamination or a traumatic event.
Related Terms
- Psychogenic disease: A disease whose physical symptoms are thought to be directly related to the mind or emotions.
- Conversion disorder: A mental condition in which a person has physical symptoms that no medical condition, physical examination or testing can explain.
- Sociogenic illness: An illness that arises from social influences, often seen in cases of mass hysteria.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of mass psychogenic illness can be challenging, as it involves ruling out any possible organic causes for the symptoms. This often involves a thorough medical examination and psychological evaluation. The presence of similar symptoms in a large group of people, along with a common source of stress or fear, can be indicative of mass psychogenic illness.
Treatment
Treatment for mass psychogenic illness typically involves addressing the underlying psychological issues. This can include stress management techniques, psychotherapy, and in some cases, medication. Education and reassurance about the nature of the illness can also be beneficial.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mass psychogenic illness
- Wikipedia's article - Mass psychogenic illness
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski