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[Obsession-impulsion infanticide].

Michel Gourévitch

    Histoire Des Sciences Medicales
    |May 29, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A 19th-century case study details a young mother with a homicidal phobia towards her infant. Esquirol diagnosed this as homicidal monomania, classifying her among psychotic patients who committed murder.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Medical History

    Context:

    • Historical psychiatric case study from 1836.
    • Focuses on a rare maternal phobia and homicidal impulses.
    • Examines early classifications of mental illness.

    Purpose:

    • To present and analyze a historical case of homicidal monomania.
    • To illustrate Esquirol's diagnostic classifications.
    • To explore the intersection of phobias and psychosis in historical context.

    Summary:

    • Details the case of a young mother experiencing an intense phobia and impulse to harm her infant.
    • Esquirol's diagnosis of homicidal monomania is discussed.
    • The patient is categorized with individuals who have committed infanticide.

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    Impact:

    • Provides insight into 19th-century psychiatric understanding of maternal mental health.
    • Contributes to the historical record of forensic psychology.
    • Highlights the evolution of diagnostic criteria for psychosis and homicidal behavior.