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["Stealing madness"--kleptomania].

D M Polak1, P N Dannon

  • 1Psychiatry Department C, Sheba Medical Center Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Harefuah
|June 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Kleptomania, an impulse control disorder, often goes undiagnosed. Effective treatments combine psychological therapies like CBT and interpersonal psychotherapy with medications such as antidepressants and mood stabilizers.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Kleptomania is an underdiagnosed impulse control disorder.
  • Patients are often treated for comorbid conditions, delaying kleptomania diagnosis.
  • Physician awareness of diagnosis and treatment is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To inform physicians about kleptomania diagnosis and treatment.
  • To highlight effective psychological and pharmacological interventions.
  • To prevent psychiatric comorbidities by addressing kleptomania.

Summary:

  • Effective kleptomania treatment involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers.
  • Early diagnosis is often missed as symptoms are not always reported.
  • Case studies illustrate symptomatology and aid physician understanding.

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Impact:

  • Increased physician awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.
  • Appropriate treatment can prevent the development of other psychiatric disorders.
  • Improved patient outcomes through integrated care approaches.