In an academic context it is always difficult to speak of an aboriginal philosophy. However, this study addresses some aspects of the wichí worldview, where their philosophy rests on the portentous figure of the hayawu ‘shaman’ (or shamaness). In this sense, this being has an enigmatic force known as qopfwayaj, whose power gives him the ability to see, transform and dissolve the limits of...
BACKGROUND Although cannabis use after a first episode of psychosis has been associated with relapse, little is known about the determinants of this most preventable risk factor for relapse of psychosis. Here we aimed to study whether the effects on outcome vary depending on the type of cannabis consumed and usage pattern. METHODS In this observational study, we prospectively recruited and...
PurposeDepersonalization syndrome is characterised by a sense of unreality about the self [depersonalization (DP)] and/or the outside world [derealization (DR)]. Prevalence estimates vary widely. Little is known about childhood antecedents of the disorder although emotional abuse is thought to play a role.MethodsLongitudinal data from 3,275 participants of a UK population-based birth cohort...
AIMS AND METHOD In order to investigate cognitive aspects of the experience of delusions, including onset and recovery, autobiographical accounts of schizophrenia were reviewed. RESULTS The sample was self-selected and biased towards women and highly-educated patients. The delusions described were usually gradual in onset and often occurred in the context of an odd or fearful mood, which was...