Tag: Cultural Psychiatry

Historically, mental illness was often attributed to supernatural causes like demonic possession or curses, while modern psychology views many superstitious beliefs as rooted in the human need for control and a way to manage anxiety, though they can become harmful when they manifest as symptoms of conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Superstitions, Occult Beliefs and Mental Health: Historical Perspectives, Cultural Dynamics, and Contemporary Implications

 Author: admin Published Date: October 22, 2025

Abstract Superstitious and occult beliefs have long served as frameworks through which societies interpret misfortune, illness, and psychological disturbance. From pre-modern notions of possession and…

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