Jinn and mental health: looking at jinn possession in modern psychiatric practice
Simon Lawrence Dein, Abdool Samad Illaiee
The Psychiatrist September 1, 2013 DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.113.042721 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Muslims in the UK |
| Citations | 88 |
| Key findings | Argues that jinn possession should be considered in understanding mental distress among Muslims in the UK, and proposes that Islamic religious professionals and mental health professionals work collaboratively to address it. |
Abstract
Summary This article focuses on jinn possession and mental illness in Islam. After discussing spirit possession generally and its classification in DSM-5, we present an overview of several studies examining the role of jinn in mental distress in Muslims in the UK. A case study which exemplifies jinn possession is presented and the clinical implications of the findings are discussed. We argue for collaborative working relationships between Islamic religious professionals and mental health professionals. Finally, we discuss potential areas for future research.
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