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Ravikesh Tripathi1, Srikala Bharath, Geetha Desai
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Karnataka, India.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|November 20, 2013
Summary
This case study details functional autobiographical amnesia, a rare dissociative disorder. It explores the psychological management of a young adult patient and the therapist's evolving concerns during treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Dissociative amnesia is an uncommon dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss.
- Functional autobiographical amnesia specifically affects the recall of personal life events.
Observation:
- Presents a case study of a young adult diagnosed with functional autobiographical amnesia.
- Details the psychological management strategies employed throughout the therapeutic process.
Findings:
- Highlights the complex nature of dissociative amnesia in a clinical setting.
- Illustrates the therapist's evolving concerns and adaptive strategies during treatment.
Implications:
- Provides insights into the therapeutic challenges and considerations for managing functional dissociative amnesia.
- Contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and psychological interventions for rare dissociative disorders.
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