See no evil, hear no evil? the role of psychiatry in exorcism
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine December 26, 2025 Declan Christopher Lyons, Mohammed Al Hassan, Shahzeb Shahid et al.
Beliefs in evil spirits and the practice of deliverance from supernatural forces have been widespread throughout history. Many psychological and physical afflictions have been attributed to involuntary demonic possession. Traditional remedies, for those reporting inhabitation by evil spirits, can involve exorcism believed to expel such forces. Similar beliefs may be symptomatic of major mental...