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Hallucinations in Islamic individuals are often attributed to djinns, complicating biomedical treatment. Integrating imam consultations alongside psychiatric care improved patient outcomes in case studies.

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Psychiatry
Cultural Psychiatry
Religious Studies

Background:

Individuals with Islamic backgrounds may attribute hallucinations to djinns, posing challenges for biomedical treatment due to cultural and metaphysical interpretations.
Patient reluctance to discuss symptoms and skepticism towards conventional medicine complicate the management of these cases.

Observation:

Three case studies of Moroccan patients presenting with hallucinations attributed to djinns are detailed.
Case 1: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, patient refused treatment including imam consultation.
Case 2: Schizophrenia, patient showed insufficient compliance; recovery after clozapine and reduced cannabis use, with imam reassurance.
Case 3: Schizoaffective disorder with self-mutilation, successful treatment with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and imam consultation.

Findings:

Successful treatment outcomes were achieved when psychiatric care was integrated with imam consultations.
Addressing patients' beliefs about djinns and involving religious figures in treatment plans can enhance therapeutic alliance and compliance.

Implications:

Clinicians should inquire about beliefs in djinns, especially with unexplained symptoms in individuals from Islamic backgrounds.
Collaborating with imams or traditional healers can be crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes in culturally sensitive mental healthcare.