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Benign Stupors

Benign Stupors

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceMental Health

ISBN10: 1023317125
ISBN13: 9781023317122
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type, by August Hoch, offers a detailed exploration of a specific presentation of manic-depressive illness, now understood as bipolar disorder. This historically significant work delves into the intricacies of benign stupors, characterized by periods of mental slowness, inactivity, and unresponsiveness as manifestations of the broader spectrum of manic-depressive reactions.

Hoch's study provides valuable insights into the psychiatric understanding of mental illness during the early 20th century. It examines the relationship between stupor and depression, offering a nuanced perspective on the diagnosis and classification of these conditions. This volume contributes to the historical context of psychiatry and neurology. Students and professionals interested in the history of mental health and the evolution of diagnostic categories will find this meticulously prepared edition an invaluable resource. The book's detailed observations offer a glimpse into the past, providing a crucial foundation for contemporary understanding of manic-depressive illness.

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