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Conversion disorder: A case report of treatment with the Main Puteri, a Malay shamanastic healing ceremony
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 April 2020
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We report on the case of a 38-year-old Malay housewife diagnosed with conversion disorder. It was believed that ‘evil spirits’ caused her symptoms. The patient was eventually treated by the Main Puteri, a Malay shamanistic healing ceremony, after previous treatments failed. The patient improved on the third day of the performance, which was attributed to the departure of the spirits from her body. This case documents the potential benefits of indigenous psychotherapy.
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