Stendhal Syndrome (SS) is a behavioral syndrome characterized by anxiety and affective and thought disturbances in response to art and often to culturally or historically significant places. The purpose of this review is to elucidate the clinical significance of SS and discuss the various approaches implemented towards understanding the condition. Our objective is directed towards promoting further research to understand the etiology of SS as a rare medical condition and to define other potential perspectives in its investigation.
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