Epidemic hysteria--divide and conquer.

Forrester, R.M.

doi:10.1136/bmj.2.6191.669-a

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“…A "divide-and-rule" policy also has an important part to play. 16 The present epidemic illustrates some of the problems that may occur if an outbreak is not dealt with in the early stages. Co-ordination of resources, counselling of affected individuals, especially concerning the mistaken diagnosis of epilepsy, and explanation to school staff led to a gradual resolution of the problem during eight months.…”

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A chronic epidemic of hysterical blackouts in a comprehensive school.

Mohr¹,

Bond²

1982

BMJ

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A chronic epidemic of hysterical blackouts in a comprehensive school.

Mohr¹,

Bond²

1982

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Mass hysteria: two syndromes?

Wessely

1987

Psychol. Med.

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SynopsisOn the basis of a literature review it is concluded that mass hysteria can be divided into two syndromes. One form, to be called ‘mass anxiety hysteria’, consists of episodes of acute anxiety, occurring mainly in schoolchildren. Prior tension is absent and the rapid spread is by visual contact. Treatment consists of separating the participants and the prognosis is good. The second form, to be called ‘mass motor hysteria’, consists of abnormalities in motor behaviour. It occurs in any age group and prior tension is present. Initial cases can be identified and the spread is gradual. Treatment should be directed towards the underlying stressors but the outbreak may be prolonged. In mass anxiety hysteria the abnormality is confined to group interactions; in mass motor hysteria abnormal personalities and environments are implicated.

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Epidemic Hysteria in Schools: an international and historical overview

Bartholomew

Sirois²

1996

Educational Studies

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Epidemic hysteria--divide and conquer.

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A chronic epidemic of hysterical blackouts in a comprehensive school.

A chronic epidemic of hysterical blackouts in a comprehensive school.

Mass hysteria: two syndromes?

Epidemic Hysteria in Schools: an international and historical overview

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