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Global mental health and trauma exposure: the current evidence for the relationship between traumatic experiences and spirit possession.

Tobias Hecker, Lars Braitmayer, Marjolein Van Duijl

Eur J Psychotraumatol November 19, 2015 DOI: 10.3402/ejpt.v6.29126 (opens in new tab)

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Key findings The evidence for a relationship between traumatic experiences and spirit possession is inconsistent and methodologically limited, with cultural factors often overlooked.

Abstract

Global mental health and trauma exposure: the current evidence for the relationship between traumatic experiences and spirit possession.